Applications Engineer

Job Title

Semiconductor Process Control Engineer

KLA is seeking a talented Semiconductor Process Control Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for understanding customers' characterization requirements and providing solutions using KLA's various optical and interferometry-based techniques. This role involves conducting product and measurement demonstrations, defining, preparing, and presenting quotes to customers, and closing sales opportunities efficiently. The engineer will also support sales and product management as the key expert, provide technical phone support for installed systems, and train customers on key technologies and product use.

Additionally, the engineer will assist with business development, qualifying new applications, markets, and customers, and author white papers, product application notes, and technical papers for conferences. Travel up to 25% may be required.

The successful candidate will need to possess the following education and experience:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering with background in optics
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to deliver effective technical presentations and product demonstrations to customers
• Strong understanding of optical properties of materials and other forms of elastic/inelastic light-matter interaction
• Experience in a customer-facing role for a minimum of 2 years is required related to thin-film deposition, metrology, or surface characterization

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience;
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Base Pay Range: $72,600.00 - $ Annually

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.

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