Salary: 63.000 - 103.000 € per year Requirements: Masters degree or higher in Physics or Engineering, ideally with a focus on metrology or system design Minimum 3 years of experience in systems development, preferably within the semiconductor industry Solid expertise in applied optics as well as measurement and control engineering, especially for mechanical systems Strong analytical mindset with a structured, data‑driven approach and interest in AI‑based methods Proven experience with error budgeting and tolerance stack‑up modeling Confident communication skills in English, both written and spoken Enjoy working in diverse, international teams and complex technical environments Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 40%) Ability to join within a short and predictable timeframe EU work permit required Responsibilities: Drive the development of leading-edge technology that shape the future of photomask metrology Translate customer requirements and use cases into optimized system concepts and solutions Analyze system requirements, develop concepts, and define key system performance indicators (KPIs) Perform in‑depth system characterization and create, analyze, and optimize error budgets Take end‑to‑end ownership of sub‑system components across the full development lifecycle Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across mechanics, electronics, software and algorithms Act as a technical sparring partner for internal teams, production, and customer sites Contribute your expertise in an international environment with occasional global assignments Technologies: AI Support VR More: KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, committed to innovation with 15% of sales invested back into R&D. Our Global Products Group (GPG) focuses on metrology and inspection products, contributing to advanced chip design. We offer a competitive, family-friendly total rewards package designed to support an inclusive environment that meets the diverse needs of our employees. Join us at KLA where teamwork and tackling challenging problems are at the core of our culture. last updated 17 week of 2026