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Applications Engineering Intern

KLA Corporation

Ann Arbor, MIFull-time$27–48/hrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$27–48/hr
Location
Ann Arbor, MI
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Applications Engineering Intern will work with Applications, Algorithm, and software teams to study methodologies and support business priorities. The role involves developing proofs of concept using existing data and identifying correlations across system configurations. KLA seeks a candidate pursuing a degree in a relevant field, with data analysis and programming proficiency; semiconductor knowledge or related coursework and internships are desired.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem-Solving, requiredLarge Data Sets, requiredData Analysis, requiredExcel, requiredJMP, requiredOrigin, requiredPython, requiredMATLAB, requiredCommunication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredIndependent Learning, requiredSemiconductor Process Knowledge, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Material Science, or Engineering, nice to haveLess Than 1 Year Related Experience, requiredSemiconductor Industry Coursework or Internship, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

What You'll Do In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

The right candidate will be dynamic, upbeat individual who is very passionate about delivering rich and powerful solutions that drive meaningful decisions, quality, and significant improvement in business results. Work together with GPG business functions such as Applications, Algorithm and S/W teams to perform proof of study with an end goal of attempting to improve existing methodologies

  • Interact with team members to thoroughly understand current methods and collaborate with a cross-functional team to study a different methodology
  • Proof of concept of new methodology with existing data
  • Determine correlations with existing data sets on a variety of different system configurations

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a Bachelors, Master’s or PhD degree in Physics, Mathematics, Material Science or Engineering

Requirements:

  • Creative thinker with good problem-solving abilities
  • Working with large data sets
  • Excellent proficiency of data analysis techniques in Excel or other plotting S/Ws such as JMP or Origin
  • Proficiency in Python, and/or MATLAB applications
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Motivated to learn new skills independently.

Desired Requirements:

Knowledge of semiconductor process or any relevant course work or previous internships in the semiconductor industry

Minimum Qualifications Requires less than 1 year of related experience

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: $27.00 - $48.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Masters and Ph.D. Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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.

Use of AI Statement At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

How this job compares

Set against the 7,129 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$27–48/hr
  • Michigan median$23–31/hr36 hourly ranges
  • US median$26–36/hr796 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $37.50/hr, is 42% above the Michigan median midpoint ($27/hr) — in the top quarter of Engineering hourly ranges in Michigan.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 158 open Engineering jobs in Michigan and 7,129 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 4,888 postings).
Education
3,570 of the 7,129 open Engineering jobs (50%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Intern jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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