Product Development Engineering

Job Title

Product Development Engineer

The SFS-ADE division engineering is looking for highly motivated individual to join a growing team of system engineer to develop and sustain state-of-the-art wafer inspection equipment. Product Development Engineer, so called the system Home team independently respond to miscellaneous solution or support plan while adopt KLA advance instrument tools in SFS or ADE products to provide the maximum value to wafer fabrication customers.

Lead and drive resolution of complex customer escalations by coordinating cross-functional division teams including R&D, Applications, Software, Hardware, and Service, ensuring root cause is identified and corrective actions are implemented effectively

Provide sustained engineering support for fielded systems to enable successful customer adoption, long‑term product sustainability, and high customer satisfaction

Define, document, and review system specifications and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps

Contribute to system design and development activities, including architecture definition, performance characterization, and validation of advanced metrology systems

Act as a system‑level technical owner for customer support by understanding customer requirements, translating them into actionable technical expectations, and ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives

Support customers globally through international travel as required, providing onsite troubleshooting, escalation support, and technical engagement to strengthen customer partnerships.

Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles with experience developing, deploying, and supporting complex systems in the semiconductor industry

Demonstrated technical depth in one or more areas: optical systems, opto‑mechanics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering

Solid foundation in physics, mathematics, and computational methods, with strong analytical and system‑level problem‑solving skills

Experience with data processing, analytics, and statistical analysis; proficiency in Python and MATLAB is a plus

Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced environments, take ownership of technically ambiguous problems, and lead or support customer escalations

Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 50% to support customers and onsite escalations

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience;
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years;
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

$ - $ Annually

USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-KL

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.

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