LKS Technical Development Instructor; RAPID

Development Instructor

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.

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services.

Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Do you thrive on being the first to master cutting-edge semiconductor technology? Do you love transforming complex engineering specs into clear, impactful training?

Join KLA as a Development Instructor and play a critical role at the front end of the product lifecycle. You'll work directly with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to transform evolving technical specifications into world-class training that enables KLA's global field service engineers and customers to successfully support our most advanced tools.

Become a technical subject matter expert on 2-3 new semiconductor products per year during early development phases.

Create comprehensive training packages from scratch: instructor guides, student materials, hands-on labs, assessments, and certification paths

Partner closely with Engineering, Product Support, and Manufacturing teams to ensure technical accuracy as products evolve

Design multi-level certification frameworks that define competency standards

Deliver specialized training to alpha/beta customers and early-adopter field engineers and Train-the-Trainer sessions for Delivery Instructors

Experiment with innovative delivery methods (AR/MR, hybrid, scenario-based learning) to maximize learning effectiveness

Preferred

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, or related technical field (Master's preferred)

3–5 years of experience in semiconductor equipment, service engineering, manufacturing, or technical training

Proven ability to learn complex technical systems rapidly and independently

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (creating training curriculum and training delivery)

Comfortable working in ambiguity—products change frequently during PLC Phases

Willingness to travel (up to 25% for alpha/beta training and engineering site visits)

Optical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering background

Experience with KLA reticle inspection equipment (e.g., Rapid 5xx / 6xx) or similar advanced semiconductor tools

Prior experience developing or delivering technical training (formal or informal)

Demonstrated success working in matrixed, multi-stakeholder environments

You'll Thrive If You:

Love being the "first expert" on new technology

Enjoy working closely with engineers and translating technical complexity into clarity

Are energized by fast-paced product launches and tight deadlines

Have a growth…