What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting laser scanning wafer inspection products
Acts as applications expert during the development & characterization of next-generation products
Effectively engages with customers to showcase product performance at customer facilities or during in-house demonstrations of prototype platforms
Goes above and beyond to prove technical superiority of KLA tools over competitor tools during head-to-head evaluations
Works closely with multiple functional groups within KLA, including marketing, engineering and service teams, to ensure a smooth customer support experience
Acts as technical lead to develop new use cases and as mentor to local application engineers
Tracks all critical projects in real time and provides timely updates to management
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Darkfield optical inspection systems
Familiarity with Python scripting, with exposure to basic machine learning/deep learning concepts for AI-driven applications
Strong technical & analytical skills
Outstanding communication, interpersonal & leadership skills
Creative, self-motivated and collaborative
Background in IC processing/semiconductor equipment is highly desirable
Willing to travel 50% of the time
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
- Total Rewards
- 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.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
Equal Opportunity Statement
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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