Opto-Mechanical Intern
- Pay
- $26 – $47 per hour
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
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.
Job Description/Responsibilities
KLA is looking for high-energy interns for several exciting projects this coming summer in our Ann Arbor, Michigan location. This position provides a unique opportunity to learn about best-in-class industrial equipment for the semiconductor industry!
You will have the opportunity to perform engineering work to develop opto-mechanical sub-components for KLA's inspection tools. The individual in this role will work self-motivated in a team with other interns and engineers on a specific aspect of a larger project.
- In this position, the team member will design, model and document optical systems.
- You will be collaborating with engineers from different fields such as electrical engineering, optical engineering and computer science.
- The candidate will be using CAD and optical ray-tracing packages.
- Hands-on set-up and alignment of opto-mechanical sub-assemblies in a laboratory environment will be required
Qualifications/Education Desired
- The successful candidate should have taken classes in optics and have knowledge of opto-mechanical fundamentals.
- Experience with Zemax and CREO is a plus.
- You will need strong analytical capabilities, strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must demonstrate perseverance and ability to work collaboratively within a team setting with individuals across different geographies.
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Optics, Mechanical Engineering or related field with immigration authorization to undertake corporate internship projects.
Benefits
The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires less than 1 year of related experience
Total Rewards
Base Pay Range: $26.00 - $47.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Bachelor's, Master's, or 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.
- 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.
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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 or at to request accommodation.
For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 or at to request accommodation.
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.
From KLA's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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