Product Development Engineer Intern

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The vision of KLA’s global human resources organization is to become a leader and partner to operating leadership in support of the company’s efforts to achieve its strategic growth, customer and operating objectives through strategic talent management. Our mission is to enable the business, and leverage human resources to achieve short and long-term business objectives. Our primary areas of strategic focus include talent acquisition, individual and organizational assessment and development, performance management, inclusion and engagement, and rewards. The global HR organization includes HR business partners, learning and development, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, employee communications, and HR system operations.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking highly motivated PhD candidates for summer internship opportunities at our Ann Arbor, Michigan location. This role offers a unique chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on the development of a simulation model for a cutting-edge autofocus system. The system integrates optics, electronics, and precision motion control, and is a key component of KLA’s next-generation wafer inspection tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain a deep understanding of the autofocus system’s theory of operation and its integration with stage control in wafer inspection tools.

• Design and implement a simulation model to evaluate autofocus performance in conjunction with open-loop control from the stage system.

• Develop verification methods and test plans to assess the reliability and accuracy of the simulation model.

• Collect and analyze test data from wafer inspection tools, and compile findings into comprehensive summary reports.

• Collaborate closely with engineers across optics, electronics, precision motion control, and systems engineering disciplines.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in modeling and simulation using MathWorks Simulink or equivalent simulation tooling.

• Solid understanding of optics, electronics, mechatronics, and mixed control systems involving pneumatics.

• Experience in design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis for complex control systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related field with immigration authorization to undertake corporate internship projects.

Base Pay Range: $38.00 - $47.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Masters and Ph.D.

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or tra