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

• Collaborate with customers to improve yield.

• Develop SW solutions and features by understanding the industry’s needs.

• Define and develop unique KLA solutions and use cases for mission critical inspection and metrology problems.

• Test prototype features/tools at customer sites and identify solutions/BKM with high customer value.

• Interface with mid to high level technical personnel at customer sites, as well as KLA marketing and engineering to develop or enhance current and new KLA products.

• Act as technical advisor for KLA products and customer applications.

• Work as a team with KLA marketing, sales, technical directors and product application engineers to define and execute project plans to deliver results.

• Regularly interacts with senior management and executive levels on matters concerning functional area and/or customers.

• Promote KLA's process control solutions through MACH eco-system and tool applications to technical and management levels at customer sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science.

• Excellent understanding of semiconductor fab processes and yield improvement experience required.

• Good technical written and verbal communication skills.

• 5 years’ experience in process modules or defect reduction/yield improvement preferred.

• Knowledge and hands on experience on data analytics include AI skills is preferred, or knowledge and hands on experience on KLA inspection/metrology tools is preferred.

• Self-starter with ability to manage and coordinate project. Independent, hands-on and team oriented.

• Good technical presentation skills and customer interface capability.

• Willingness to travel extensively both domestically and overseas where skill set is required for project support.

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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