Product Development Engineer

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. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. The company invests 15% of sales back into R&D, focusing on innovation with expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers.

About the role

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, KLA’s ECI Technology division leads in-process chemistry control, providing precision analysis for consistent wafer quality while reducing chip feature size. This role is based in Totowa, NJ, within the System Engineering group, focusing on conceptualizing, developing, and testing next-generation devices for chemical analysis technology.

Responsibilities

• Work with Applications, R&D, and engineering teams to define requirements and develop specifications for the chemical analysis process.
• Develop improvement plans and test plans to meet requirements, driving vendors to execute those plans.
• Evaluate and test materials or new designs to determine compatibility with application chemistry.
• Conceptualize and develop new device designs when none exist, defining requirements, gaps, error budgets, and constraints.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering groups to define, review designs, and test plans.
• Create and execute test plans, perform analysis to validate device or system performance, and troubleshoot issues.
• Support internal and external customers in implementing processes to optimize tool performance.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts in manufacturing and in the field.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required.

Requirements

• Master’s Level Degree with 0 years of related work experience or Bachelor’s Level Degree with 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience with electrical design ecosystems such as OrCAD PCB, Altium, PADS, or Eagle; exposure to SI/PI or simulation tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with AC power distribution, industrial equipment cabling, interlocks, and serviceability-driven design.
• Exposure to PLC/control systems, motion control, sensors, and system-level debug of integrated mechatronic equipment.
• Comfortable building and executing test plans, analyzing data, and reporting conclusions (MATLAB/Python/LabVIEW experience is a plus).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-disciplinary execution and vendor engagement.
• Experience supporting products through manufacturing/field lifecycle and writing clear documentation.

Pay

Base pay range: $85,600.00 – $145,500.00 annually.

Benefits

• Performance incentive programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(K) with company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement program.
• Development and career growth opportunities.
• Financial planning benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off, paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.