Applications Development Engineering Intern - BBP - Milpitas, CA, United States
$72,800 - $97,760 USD hourly
Originally posted 8 October 2026 by the employer.
This role focuses on the market-leading Broadband Plasma (BBP) optical inspection system.
About the role
This role involves advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work in applications development. You will work with the Broadband Plasma (BBP) division to improve existing methodologies using optical inspection systems.
What you'll do
- Perform proof of study with Applications, Algorithm and S/W teams to improve existing methodologies.
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to study different methodologies.
- Conduct proof of concept for new methodologies using existing data.
- Determine correlations with existing data sets across various system configurations.
What you'll need
- Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Physics, Mathematics, Material Science, or Engineering.
- Experience working with large data sets.
- Excellent proficiency in data analysis techniques in Excel, JMP, or Origin.
- Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB applications.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of semiconductor process.
- Relevant coursework or previous internships in the semiconductor industry.
Skills: applications development, proof of study, data analysis, Python, MATLAB, semiconductor process
This role has been open 1 day — well below the 65-day median for Applications FAE roles.
Applications FAE · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
190
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Median days open
65 d
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Median salary
$158k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | KLA Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (190 roles · 18 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 44 | 190 |
| Median days open | 108 d | 65 d (+43 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $158k |
Skills observed across this category: applications development, proof of study, data analysis, Python, MATLAB, semiconductor process
Who's hiring in this category
- Teradyne · 52 open roles · median 21 d
- KLA Corporation (this employer) · 45 open roles · median 107 d
- Applied Materials · 32 open roles · median 101 d
- Keysight Technologies · 16 open roles · median 55 d
- ASML · 7 open roles · median 108 d
- ASM International · 6 open roles · median 174 d
How we counted: 190 open Applications FAE (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 18 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 9 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Figures refresh nightly.