Product Development Engineer (Analytical Hardware)

KLA’s Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds, and sells inspection, metrology, and analytics systems that help chip manufacturers meet high‑quality standards for AI, data centers, automotive, and electronic devices. The ECI Division delivers chemical metrology and process control solutions — including the Prima, Libra, Quanta, and QualiSurf product lines — enabling real‑time chemical analysis for advanced packaging, damascene, wafer‑level packaging, clean, and wet‑etch processes.

Responsibilities

• Work with Applications, R&D, and engineering to define requirements and develop specifications for chemical analysis processes.
• Develop improvement plans and test plans; drive vendors to execute those plans.
• Evaluate and test materials and new designs for compatibility with application chemistries.
• Conceptualize and bring to fruition new device designs when none exist; define requirements, gap analysis, error budgets, and constraints.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering groups to define and review designs and test plans.
• Create and execute test plans; perform analysis to validate device or system performance.
• Troubleshoot system and subsystem issues; work with cross‑functional teams to find and implement solutions.
• Support internal and external customers in implementing processes to build and use tools effectively and optimize performance.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts in manufacturing and in the field.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 0 years related experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years related experience.
• Comfort working in chemical labs and cleanrooms.
• Proficiency with one or more scientific/statistical analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW).
• Background or coursework in microfluidic systems and dispensing, material science, spectrophotometry or fiber‑optics, mechanical/electrical engineering, physics, or related disciplines.
• Strong foundation in engineering or physical sciences with demonstrated analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical, fiber‑optic, fluidic, electromechanical, software, and control systems and their interactions in complex industrial equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across fluidic dispensing/handling, opto‑spectrometric systems, mechanical and electro‑mechanical systems, motion control, and software structure/execution.
• Agility to thrive in fast‑paced programs and respond quickly to field and internal escalations.
• Effective communication skills for supplier coordination and cross‑functional collaboration within KLA.

Pay

Base pay range: $85,600 – $125,533 annually (primary location: Totowa, NJ). Actual compensation depends on location, job‑related skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Student debt assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development and career growth opportunities
• Financial planning benefits
• Wellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Family care and bonding leave

Primary location: Totowa, NJ, USA.