Regional Applications 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. We invent systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. With a focus on innovation, KLA invests 15% of sales back into R&D, bringing together expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices.

About the Role

The Surfscan group within KLA’s Global Products Group (GPG) is seeking a skilled Applications Development Engineer to support PWG and Wafersight products. This role involves developing test cases, characterizing new products and features, and demonstrating metrology relevance to customer yield issues. You will provide technical support for customer applications, conduct product demonstrations, and prepare detailed product specifications. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, stay current in the customer use case domain, and have excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide applications development support for PWG and Wafersight products following standard procedures.
• Develop test cases and characterize new products and/or features.
• Demonstrate metrology relevance to customer yield issues.
• Provide technical support in the development and implementation of customer applications.
• Conduct product demonstrations for highly complex products and assess potential applications to meet customer needs.
• Prepare detailed product specifications.
• Characterize tool/algorithm performance and provide feedback to Engineering teams for product improvement, especially during Alpha/Beta tests.
• Perform root cause analysis and propose solutions for customer issues using data analysis, statistical analysis, and rapid understanding of customer requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-driven yet a strong team player.
• Programming and scripting skills in MATLAB or Python are a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

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 and programs.
• Financial planning benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off, paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Pay

Base pay range: $97,800.00 - $166,300.00 annually.

Primary location: Milpitas, CA, USA.