Applications Development Engineer

Overview

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Our technologies enable the production of devices worldwide. KLA designs systems and solutions for wafer and reticle manufacturing, ICs, packaging, PCBs, and flat panel displays. We invest 15% of sales in R&D and work with physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers to accelerate tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams tackle hard problems.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, KLA enables fabs to ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. The Global Products Group (GPG) creates KLA’s metrology and inspection products. EBeam provides timely information on defects and critical locations on wafers at high spatial resolution, complementing KLA’s inspectors to help understand defects and imperfections and take corrective action in manufacturing.

• Applications Development Engineer roles in its product divisions that design and manufacture inspection & review equipment for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Position based in Milpitas, CA.
• Characterization of new systems and features, including designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and publishing results and recommendations as applications notes, best known methods or characterization studies.
• Drive product penetration/adoption and process optimization at customer facilities in fabs. Build expertise on KLA equipment and customers’ semiconductor fabrication processes and apply solutions to production problems.
• Provide training to customers and other apps engineers; handle/drive local apps escalation; investigate customer needs/problems and provide solutions; conduct final acceptance and product demonstrations; understand competitive situations, methodologies and performance analyses.
• Report technology development and new applications to Marketing. Support pre-sale and post-sale activities.
• Travel up to 50% on short notice (trips could be 4–8 weeks long). Emphasize teamwork and balance between technical and people skills.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Master’s or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Base Pay Range: $97,800.00 - $ annually (note: compensation details vary by location and other factors).
• Strong analytical, experimental design, data collection and interpretation skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work in customer environments.
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration and communication abilities.

KLA’s total rewards package may include performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, development opportunities, wellness programs, paid time off, holidays, and family leave.

Interns may be eligible for some benefits. Pay ranges reflect role, level, and location. Actual pay depends on factors including location, skills, experience, and education. KLA complies with applicable wage laws. Your recruiter can share pay details for your location during hiring.

KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, perform essential job functions, and receive benefits. For accommodation requests, contact  or .

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