Sensors Research Scientist

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. The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a critical role in developing advanced long-range technology in collaboration with product divisions and strategic marketing, working on future technology like light sources, lasers, and sensors. We are engaged in the research and development process, and once the technology is mature, we partner with product engineering groups who then build products based on the technology we’ve developed. The Office of the CTO also provides technical input into KLA’s strategic planning process, program reviews and Product Life Cycle (PLC) phases. We provide our broad technology expertise and cross-division experience to ensure we leverage the collective knowledge within our company.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities:

Candidate will be responsible for developing novel, low-noise, high-speed UV image sensors and the associated sensor characterization solutions. The ideal candidate would be a highly motivated individual contributor that has the vision and initiative to provide technical leadership on the assigned sensor development projects. The main job functions would include:

• As an indispensable member of CTO SG team, work with scientists in CTO US to gain deep understanding of the scientific and engineering challenges faced by UV image sensors, such as TDI and CMOS sensors.

• Conduct analytic studies of image sensor’s critical performance, identify fabrication process and features impacting sensor performance, and provide technical suggestions for improvement.

• Design scientific experiments and automation test script for characterizing image sensor system’s performances. Analyze the digital image data from characterization system to generate the sensor characterization report.

• Support the development, test and integration of complex electrical components and subsystems, including PCBs, FPGA, and interconnects.

• Work with analog/digital design team to troubleshoot chip/system level performance issues.

• Be an effective communicator and team player while working with other design engineers, such as PCB design engineer, FPGA design engineer and mechanical design engineer to ensure flawless design, integration and test at the subsystem and system level

Qualifications:

• Master's level degree in electrical engineering, optics, physics or related with at least 8 years of experience or

• Doctorate (Academic) in electrical engineering, optics, physics or related with at least 5 years of experience

• Strong knowledge in TDI, CCD/CMOS image sensor performance characterization, including PTC measurement, quantum efficiency, noise, non-uniformity, dark current etc.

• Practical hands-on laboratory experience in building and operating experimental test setups for image sensor electrical and optical characterization.

• Experience in digital image processing techniques and statistical data analysis.

• Practical knowledge of analog and digital mixed signal electronics design.

• Familiarity with FPGA firmware and high-speed digital circuitry

• Experience in Python, C/C++, and LabView for test automation development is desired.

• Excellent presentation and good communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 2 years , Master's Level Degree or work experience of 4 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 5 years

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