Applications Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support field efforts to resolve metrology issues:

  Analyze process results and indicators to assess equipment performance and make recommendations on performance improvement

  Crisis management with sound problem solving skills and project management skills

  Coordinate with factory and field on technical requests and provide timely solution

• Coordinate transfer of technology from factory to field to ensure readiness and understanding of new metrology systems:

  Develop collateral material used to support field resolution of metrology issues

  Develop and deliver training programs

  Work with field and factory on systems qualification

• Involved in new technology development and perform technology promotion to customers

• Work with R&D and Engineering team process characterization and equipment preparation

• Work with R&D and Engineering team on new product definition, risk assessment, package design, modeling and simulation

• Oversee assigned project schedules with internal and external team, ensure on-time delivery

• Understands engineering principles and techniques related to area project activities.

• Working knowledge of major system components and their interactions.

• Possesses generalist knowledge of technical areas covered by the department.

• Good working knowledge of testing techniques such as spectroscopy, titration, and HPLC.

• Good working knowledge of various applications such as wet etch, damascene, and packaging.

• Ability to diagnose and resolve basic customer issues.

• Strong communication skills especially technical writing skills.

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and learn quickly.

• Proficiency with personal computers and industry-standard software applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc.).

• Ability to work alone and/or with limited supervision.

• Expected travel is 40% both domestically and internationally

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

Base Pay Range: $ - $ Annually

Primary

Location:

USA-NJ-Totowa

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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