Job Description

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 Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• The selected Applications Engineer will join a dynamic team that makes a significant impact to the company every day.
• Responsible for providing technical applications support for the development and implementation of KLA’s state-of-the-art products in customer fabrication facilities. This includes investigating semiconductor manufacturing yield issues and providing inspection solutions at our customer’s advance manufacturing facilities.
• Makes presentations on all aspects of products to KLA management and customer management.
• Assists sales manager in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer technical requirements and preparing detailed product specifications
• Provides follow-up support in training customers and disseminating technical information on specific applications
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation, design of experiments, and communication between customers and specialists
• The candidate will gain exposure to Product Marketing, Business & Sales Processes.
• The candidate will undergo rigorous training on KLA’s most advanced equipment. There could be opportunities to travel and work at various KLA’s world-wide facilities and Headquarters based in Silicon Valley, USA.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related field.

• We are looking for high energy, self-driven and motivated engineers who are interested in working in a High Tech Environment. The semiconductor space is a fast paced, high stress environment that gives applications engineers a lot of autonomy to work and drive projects on their own. Ideal candidates will appreciate the opportunity to have high levels of accountability, works well with limited supervision and thrive in a work environment where they can drive projects on their own.

• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skill.

• Candidate must also be self-driven, yet a strong team player to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• Persistence and dedication to understanding and solving critical customer problems

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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