R&D Intern

Company Overview

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.

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, KLA helps chip makers worldwide ramp next‑generation devices to volume production quickly and cost‑effectively. Our ECI Technology division leads the way in chemical process control, delivering precision analysis for consistent wafer quality and enabling advanced chip design. We design analytical equipment that meets the rigorous demands of chemical processes for damascene, wafer‑level packaging, clean, and wet etch processes.

At KLA, innovation happens at the atomic level—and chemistry is at the heart of it. As an intern in ECI, you'll work side‑by‑side with experienced scientists and engineers in a fast‑paced, industrial research environment where your work directly influences next‑generation manufacturing technologies!

A Summer 2026 intern, you will work on the following:

• New method developments for R&D.
• Chemical experiments involving electrochemical analysis, spectroscopy, chromatography (HPLC, IC), and other advanced techniques.
• Data analysis and modeling.
• Preparing reports with summary of findings in the experiments.

This position is open to candidates who meet the following:

• Currently pursuing a PhD or a high‑level Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on experience in wet analytical chemistry.
• Spectroscopy: NIR, UV‑VIS, Raman, ICP, ICP‑MS.
• Chromatography: HPLC, IC, GC, method development, method validation.
• Electrochemistry: CVS (Cyclic Voltammetric Stripping), ISE (ion selective electrode).
• Analytical chemistry:
  Titration, pH.
• Data analysis: quantitative modeling, multivariate analysis, ANN, machine learning, chemometrics, PLS, PCA.

• Work on cutting‑edge technology that powers the semiconductor industry.
• Gain hands‑on experience with complex chemistry equipment.
• Learn from industry experts in a collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on next‑generation device development.

Requires less than 1 year of related experience.

Base Pay Range: $29.70 – $47.70 per hour based on pursuit of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. Primary

Location:

USA‑NJ‑Totowa. 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,…