Mathematician / Physicist / Chemist
KLAJob Title
Mathematician / Physicist / Chemist
Role Summary
Join KLA's Measurement, Analytics and Control (MACH) team in Dresden to contribute to software and modeling solutions for semiconductor process analytics and control. The role works in a small agile team and collaborates closely with application engineers and global colleagues to develop features that improve manufacturing stability and yield.
Primary mission: translate domain knowledge in mathematics, physics, or chemistry into software concepts, documentation, and validated solutions for customers in semiconductor manufacturing.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Early career. Specific years of experience not specified.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include working with product and engineering teams to design and deliver software features and models that support semiconductor process control.
- Develop concepts for new product features and document software functionality.
- Understand the application domain and guide the team toward valuable solutions for customers.
- Work as a core member of an agile team (up to ~8 people) to deliver product increments.
- Collaborate closely with on-site application engineers and global teams (including Asia time zone).
- Participate in continuous delivery practices and efforts to automate quality and reliability checks.
Requirements
Must-have skills, behaviors, and conditions for effective performance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; persistence in investigating and resolving technical problems.
- Interest in developing software that solves practical customer problems; ability to work with software teams.
- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional, geographically distributed teams and accommodate collaboration with Asia time zones.
- Good communication skills and willingness to exchange knowledge with application engineers and stakeholders.
- Comfort working in an industry with high quality, reliability, and regulatory expectations and applying automated delivery practices.
Education Requirements
University degree in mathematics, physics, chemistry, or a comparable subject area. Equivalent academic credential or comparable technical degree acceptable as indicated by the posting.
About the Company
Company: KLA
Headquarters: Chennai, India
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company enables the production of electronic devices by inventing systems and solutions for manufacturing integrated circuits, wafers, and displays. With over 40 years of experience, KLA invests heavily in innovation and R&D to support advanced chip design and manufacturing process optimization, collaborating with top technology providers to deliver future electronic devices.
