About This Role
This role involves laboratory-based research, experimental design, and data analysis to support the performance and reliability of KLA's cutting-edge inspection and metrology tools. The Chemist will contribute to the development and characterization of advanced materials and processes for semiconductor manufacturing, playing a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across their area of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of innovative chemical analyzers for semiconductor process-fluid monitoring and analysis
- Develop and validate analytical methods for new and existing analyzer platforms
- Drive technology and method innovation to enhance the performance, capabilities, and differentiation of ECI products
- Translate semiconductor process and customer requirements into practical, high-value analytical solutions
- Collaborate across R&D, engineering, applications, and customer support to bring new analytical technologies from concept through implementation
- Support continuous improvement of analytical technologies to address evolving semiconductor manufacturing requirements and customer applications
Requirements
- Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
- PhD in chemistry
- Proven experience in leading complex R&D projects
- Strong problem-solving and experimental design skills, with a track record of innovation and precision
- Advanced proficiency in general and analytical chemistry
- Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead method validation efforts
- Understanding of semiconductor wet process chemistry
- Familiarity with quantitative analytical method development
- Experience with chemometric modeling and quantitative analysis
- Familiarity with spectroscopic techniques: NIR, UV-VIS, ICP, Raman
- Familiarity with chromatographic methods: GC, HPLC, IC
- Familiarity with electrochemistry and surface analysis techniques
- Competence in data analytics and scientific programming (MATLAB, Python)
Benefits
- Participation in performance incentive programs
- 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
- Family care and bonding leave
About the Company
KLA provides advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, the company seeks perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. The ECI Division at KLA delivers chemical metrology and process control solutions that enable precise monitoring and control of critical wet process steps in semiconductor and advanced packaging manufacturing.
