Applications Development Engineer

Company Overview

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. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

The SensArray division is the world leading provider of in situ processing measurement and control solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides measurement and control solutions to both semiconductor fabs and mask shops to ensure that yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing SensArray business unit is dedicate to support customer R&D phase as well as HVM with in-situ thermal process control. SensArray business unit enable APC (Automated Process Control) to improve process optimization and yield improvement.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Job Description:

Not a Software Application Position

Technical Responsibility:

Complete ownership of key product lines supporting in-situ metrology - Drive the roadmaps and provide key inputs and technical insights during the Product Life Cycle (PLC) phases

Strong working knowledge of customer use cases

Understand and resolve customer pain points

Strategize technical roadmaps

Publish data backed Market Requirement Documentation (MRD)

Customer Engagement:

Support customer-facing activities including: Product demonstrations, Evaluation planning and execution & Technical troubleshooting and issue resolution

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Interface with Engineering, Advanced Development, SW, FW, Ops, Manufacturing to provide customer-first experience

Content Development:

Develop and maintain customer presentations and product overview materials & Application notes and technical documentation

Develop and publish white papers, publications, Product Spec sheets

Business Execution:

Understand market pricing and validation

Understand and predict future revenue growth cycles

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ Years of Semiconductor Process Experience or inside a Semiconductor Fab

3+ years in Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry or inside a Semiconductor Fab

Understanding of Semiconductor Manufacturing process: Etch, CVD/PVD/ALD, CMP, or lithography

Familiarity with Process and Metrology concepts

Travel (International/Domestic) up to 50%, with rare possibility of last minute travel to support customer emergency

Hands-on Experience with AI - Building agents/Skills

Minor in MBA/Finance or 1+ years of experience in Business Development/Product Management

1 to 3 years of experience in Program Management

Soft Skills:

High Ownership & responsiveness

Ability to operate in global, cross-cultural environments

Ability to convey complex technical material to simple, easy to understand bite sized information

Good Presentation skills - Both verbal and written

Team Player

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Customer-focused mindset with high responsiveness

Beneficial but not strictly necessary:

Experience with in-situ metrology

Exposure to advanced packaging

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 4 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years

Either Bachelor's degree or Master's Degree must be in one (or related) of the following technical disciplines:

Material Science

Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering

Physics

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Base Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $204,000.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

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. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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