Vision Applications Engineer

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 ICOS Vision Systems division focuses on the backend of the line semiconductor industry providing fully automated tools to inspect and sort, finished integrated circuit packages. For more than 15 years, ICOS has been a market leader with tray-to-tray and tray-to-tape inspection and sorting tools found in the production facilities of all major chipmakers in the world. Our market-leading technology and superior customer service requires strong talent in optics, machine control, algorithms and applications within our engineering teams. The ICOS division headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium with additional engineering and manufacturing operations in Singapore and Shenzhen (China).

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

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Vision Application Engineer

As part of the Vision Applications team you craft and develop the beating heart of our systems: the metrology and inspection modules.

You take care of both challenging urgent customer requests as with long term exciting innovations for next generation modules.

Starting from customer requirements we interact with domain specialists (optics, algorithms, camera, motion, industry partner, …) to invent sophisticated solutions. We are not afraid to roll up our sleeves in the lab and at the customers' site to get your idea validated in the worlds’ largest semiconductor fabs.

The future offers you many opportunities:

• Grow and specialize to become a domain specialist
• Become Systems Engineer keeping the bird eye view
• Combine technical expertise with communication skills as Project Manager.

If you want to build high-tech from start to end, use all your engineering skills and keep all options open for the future, this is your job!

Qualifications

• A Master degree in Engineering or Science and at least 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of (electro)-optical systems, image processing and/or machine vision is a strong asset.
• Both a team-player as an independent problem solver; good communication skills and broad interest in all engineering domains.
• Analytical and methodical approach to problem analysis. 
• Able to travel intercontinentally a few times per year.
• Care about customer problems and happy to provide a fully operational solution.
• Able to balance short term with strategic targets.
• Open for continuous learning, increasing your knowledge and skill set

What we offer

KLA offers an exciting and multinational environment at the forefront of high-technology and a market highly competitive package. KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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