Customer Applications Development Engineer, MACH Hillsboro/Beaverton

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Some of the chips inside your computer, tablet, and smartphone were probably created with the aid of our software! We are an international and rapidly growing company serving the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers. Within KLA Corporation—one of the top equipment manufacturers in the semiconductor industry—the MACH division develops advanced software solutions that help customers ensure stable and efficient production processes.

“Our team – multidisciplinary, international, ONE team.” For our office in Hillsboro, OR we are looking for a Customer Application Engineer to support our US and Global semiconductor customers.

• Your Role & Responsibilities
• Customer & Process Support
• Product Applications & Development
• Analysis, Testing & Documentation
• Problem Resolution & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Training, Demos & Business Support

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in the semiconductor industry, with a strong focus on lithography.
• Hands-on experience with exposure tools is strongly preferred.
• University degree in Engineering, Physics, or another relevant natural science discipline.
• (Not looking for Software Developers or IT professionals)
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset.
• Ability to travel, domestic and international, 25% target, to support our customers.

Nice to Have

• Python prototyping/programming skills are a plus.
• Plasma Etch/CVD/PVD experience also a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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;

Pay Range

Base Pay Range: $102,000.00 - $173,400.00 Annually

Benefits

• 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,
• family care and bonding leave.