1000 KLA Corporation · Milpitas, CA

eBeam Inspection Specialist at 1000 KLA Corporation — Milpitas, CA

Full-timeMilpitas, CA$140,000–$238,000/yearPosted 2026-08-03Apply on Workday
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Company Overview

Technology Specialists are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Technology Specialists talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.

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KLA is seeking an eBeam inspection specialist to develop and deliver innovative eBeam voltage contrast inspection applications for advanced logic and memory technologies. Based in Milpitas, CA, this role will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead development of advanced Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) - based voltage contrast inspection applications for logic and memory technologies (DRAM, NAND).
  • Define technical requirements by deeply analyzing customer process flows, device circuits, and failure analysis challenges.
  • Drive product roadmap alignment by identifying emerging customer needs and market trends in voltage contrast imaging.
  • Design and execute complex experiments to validate methodologies on customer wafers and optimize system performance.
  • Develop and transfer new application capabilities from R&D to customer-facing teams, ensuring seamless integration into production environments.
  • Provide technical leadership in solving highly complex problems impacting yield analysis, defect detection, and process control.
  • Collaborate with internal product teams to guide tool enhancements and influence long-term technology direction.
  • Lead technical review meetings with internal and external customers.
  • Generate intellectual property through innovative solutions and new methodologies for SEM-based imaging.
  • Represent KLA at industry forums and conferences.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in electron beam inspection (EBI) or SEM-based applications for semiconductor manufacturing.
  • In depth expertise in voltage contrast imaging, device physics, and process technology for advanced logic and memory nodes.
  • Proven ability to identify high-value customer problems and translate them into actionable application strategies.
  • Strong understanding of Voltage Contrast imaging and system optimization techniques.
  • Excellent customer-facing skills with a track record of leading technical engagements.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, generate patents, and contribute to long-term technology roadmaps.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 10 years.

Base Pay Range: $140,000.00 - $238,000.00

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA