Algorithm Engineer
KLA-Belgium, Sauk Trail Beach, WI, United States
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Leuven, Belgiumtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
2636279**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.**Group/Division**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**Kick-start your career as an Algorithm Engineer by working on the “Vision Engine”, the brain of
our inspection systems. By using groundbreaking technology and developing smart algorithms,
from classic computer vision to modern machine learning, we can solve challenging real-world
inspection problems. Through teamwork and growth opportunities you will become an expert
on our high performance vision systems and contribute directly to support our customers.
At KLA, early-career engineers grow by working side-by-side with experienced experts,
contributing to real products that shape the semiconductor industry. You will join collaborative,
multidisciplinary teams where knowledge sharing, mentorship, and technical excellence are
part of everyday work. Through hands-on projects, guidance from senior engineers, and
exposure to real customer challenges, you will continuously expand both your technical skills
and system-level understanding. If you thrive in a team environment, enjoy learning every day,
and want your work to truly matter, KLA offers the ideal place to build a strong and rewarding
engineering career.**Your work involves**- Designing and developing soware for advanced inspection solutions, translating
customer requirements into high-quality, maintainable soware used in state-of-the-art
manufacturing environments.
- Collaborating with multiple software teams to validate and integrate new inspection
flows, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and ready for deployment on KLA inspection
machines.
- Working together with senior engineers to evaluate and introduce modern soware
tools and development practices, continuously improving efficiency and the
development environment on Linux and Windows.
- Supporting field engineers and the Applications (APPS) team, contributing to the full
process flow of the vision system and gaining a strong end-to-end understanding of our
products.
- Occasional travel to customers, helping you build real-world insight into customer use
cases and the impact of your work in production environments.**Requirements**- A solid foundation in machine vision and software development, combined with curiosity and
motivation, enables you to grow into solving increasingly complex inspection challenges.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Initial
professional experience (or strong hands-on academic projects) is a plus, but above all
we value your passion for technology, drive to learn, and motivation to make a
difference.
- Good understanding of object-oriented programming, with practical experience in
C/C++ gained through coursework, projects, or early career roles. Exposure to Python
and deep-learning concepts is a plus.
- Experience working with Linux environments and open-source tools, at least at project
or academic level, with the ambition to deepen this knowledge in a professional setting.
- Strong interest in new technologies, including emerging hardware trends, modern
software frameworks, and computer-vision libraries, with the curiosity to experiment
and learn.
- Analytical mindset and strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration
within international, multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.**Minimum Qualifications**Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 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*Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees.
KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched
for legitimate job postings.
KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers.
If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.Now hiring curious minds who want to learn even more.
Explore KLA atKLA 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 talent.acquisition@kla.com 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.We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
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Leuven, Belgiumtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
2636279**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.**Group/Division**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**Kick-start your career as an Algorithm Engineer by working on the “Vision Engine”, the brain of
our inspection systems. By using groundbreaking technology and developing smart algorithms,
from classic computer vision to modern machine learning, we can solve challenging real-world
inspection problems. Through teamwork and growth opportunities you will become an expert
on our high performance vision systems and contribute directly to support our customers.
At KLA, early-career engineers grow by working side-by-side with experienced experts,
contributing to real products that shape the semiconductor industry. You will join collaborative,
multidisciplinary teams where knowledge sharing, mentorship, and technical excellence are
part of everyday work. Through hands-on projects, guidance from senior engineers, and
exposure to real customer challenges, you will continuously expand both your technical skills
and system-level understanding. If you thrive in a team environment, enjoy learning every day,
and want your work to truly matter, KLA offers the ideal place to build a strong and rewarding
engineering career.**Your work involves**- Designing and developing soware for advanced inspection solutions, translating
customer requirements into high-quality, maintainable soware used in state-of-the-art
manufacturing environments.
- Collaborating with multiple software teams to validate and integrate new inspection
flows, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and ready for deployment on KLA inspection
machines.
- Working together with senior engineers to evaluate and introduce modern soware
tools and development practices, continuously improving efficiency and the
development environment on Linux and Windows.
- Supporting field engineers and the Applications (APPS) team, contributing to the full
process flow of the vision system and gaining a strong end-to-end understanding of our
products.
- Occasional travel to customers, helping you build real-world insight into customer use
cases and the impact of your work in production environments.**Requirements**- A solid foundation in machine vision and software development, combined with curiosity and
motivation, enables you to grow into solving increasingly complex inspection challenges.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Initial
professional experience (or strong hands-on academic projects) is a plus, but above all
we value your passion for technology, drive to learn, and motivation to make a
difference.
- Good understanding of object-oriented programming, with practical experience in
C/C++ gained through coursework, projects, or early career roles. Exposure to Python
and deep-learning concepts is a plus.
- Experience working with Linux environments and open-source tools, at least at project
or academic level, with the ambition to deepen this knowledge in a professional setting.
- Strong interest in new technologies, including emerging hardware trends, modern
software frameworks, and computer-vision libraries, with the curiosity to experiment
and learn.
- Analytical mindset and strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration
within international, multidisciplinary teams.
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.**Minimum Qualifications**Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 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*Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees.
KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched
for legitimate job postings.
KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers.
If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.Now hiring curious minds who want to learn even more.
Explore KLA atKLA 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 talent.acquisition@kla.com 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.We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.
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