We're looking for a hands-on CCD sensor engineer to design, characterize, and integrate image sensor systems! You'll work at the bench as much as at the desk, bridging the sensor, optics, mechanics, and electronics.
Responsibilities
Characterize CCD sensors: quantum efficiency, read noise, dark current, linearity, full well, CTE
Design and debug sensor and sensor electronics (clocking, bias, analog front end)
Integrate sensors into camera assemblies during prototyping phase, including mounting, alignment, flatness, occasional troubleshooting of thermal management issues.
Collaborate with optical, firmware, electrical, and mechanical teams on system integration
Build test setups, run calibration, and analyze data to root-cause image artifacts
Produce clear documentation, test reports, and design reviews.
Hand off and train manufacturing team to when projects go into production
Qualifications
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
2+ years of hands-on experience with CCD (or CMOS) imaging sensors
Good mechanical aptitude: comfortable with fixturing, assembly.
Experience troubleshooting analog, digital and power supplies. Comfortable making low-noise measurements, and lab instruments (oscilloscopes, source meters, photometers)
Familiarity with PTC (photon transfer curve) analysis and sensor test methodology
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Python or MATLAB for data analysis
Experience with cleanroom handling and ESD-safe assembly
Embedded or FPGA experience for sensor timing and readout
Background in cooled, scientific, or low-light imaging
Knowledge of optical alignment, interferometry, or flatness metrology
Experience taking a design from prototype to production
Minimum Qualifications
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
About KLA
We provide 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, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
- Total Rewards
- Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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 training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
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