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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

CFP (CA Flow and Performance) Key Responsibilities

• Support the Customer Acceptance (CA) process by ensuring tools meet customer specifications prior to CA.
• Verify that hardware and software options align with approved tool configurations and customer requirements.
• Ensure overall tool readiness from physical, software, and hardware perspectives.

Pre‑Physical & Baseline Activities

• Perform pre‑physical inspections during Final Integration (FI) stages.
• Prepare, assemble, and manage baseline, including wafer aging activities.
• Monitor reference tools and support weekly validation processes.

Issue Identification & Resolution

• Identify, document, and support resolution of technical, cosmetic, software, and hardware issues prior to CA.
• Prevent CA delays by addressing discrepancies early in the manufacturing and integration flow.

Software & Configuration Validation (as applicable)

• Validate software images, compatibility matrices, and configuration matching to customer requirements.
• Support RDM, FH, Nexus, and CFS activities during OI, FI, and CA phases.
• Assist with software debugging, upgrades, and escalation support as required.

Options, Accessories & Logistics Support

• Support preparation and verification of options and accessories, including crates, FOUPs, and wafer room readiness.
• Assist with coordination of logistics to ensure smooth CA execution.

Reporting & Cross‑Functional Communication

• Communicate tool status reports covering physical condition, software, and hardware readiness.
• Work closely with CA, FI, OI, Install, and Engineering teams to support CA flow and performance improvements

Minimum Qualifications

Practical Engineer in Mechanical Engineering/Optical Engineering/Electronics Engineering

Experience in various engineering areas such as Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Equipment, Systems, or other related fields.

Broad technical system vision.

• Good level of English (reading and writing technical reports, procedures, and drawings).

• Work experience or Technical School - at least 2 years.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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