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.
Join KLA’s Electron Beam Division, a leader in advanced e-beam review and inspection tools for semiconductor manufacturing. Our mission is to serve as the “eyes” of KLA’s product line, delivering high-resolution defect data that helps customers identify and correct process issues quickly and accurately. As an Applications Engineer, you’ll work closely with customers and multi-functional teams to maintain and optimize eBeam tools, develop innovative applications, and drive improvements for next-generation products. This role combines technical expertise with customer engagement, ensuring our tools deliver maximum value in advanced semiconductor fabs.
Key Responsibilities
Support, maintain, and troubleshoot eBeam tools in customer environments
Diagnose tool issues, identify corrective actions, and ensure optimal tool performance
Work closely with service and engineering teams to resolve hardware/software issues
Develop applications and Best Known Methods (BKMs) to solve complex customer challenges and improve tool capability
Create use cases, scope new features, identify issues, and drive bug fixes
Maintain strategic customer relationships and assist sales teams with technical assessments
Develop and document training materials, and provide technical training
Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define requirements for future products
Qualifications
MS or Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Optics, Material Science, or related field
Experience in semiconductor fabrication or equivalent educational experience
Minimum 2 years of hands-on SEM review, SEM inspection, or TEM/FIB experience
Strong knowledge of semiconductor process flows and defect types
Understanding of electron optics and how electrons interact with a sample to produce SE, BSE, and VC signals
Experience in system-level troubleshooting, diagnostics, and reporting
Cleanroom experience and semiconductor device characterization
Familiarity with computer operating systems, networking, and analysis tools
Preferred Skills
Strong customer focus and ability to build collaborative relationships
Motivation to innovate and proactively deliver exceptional customer outcomes
Proven technical leadership and problem-solving skills
Experience with Advanced Packaging, Wafer Level Packaging, or C4.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and project management skills
Ability to present technical content to diverse audiences
Data analysis tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab, Igor, Origin, ImageJ, etc.)
Programming (Matlab, LabVIEW, Python, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
BS with 2+ years industry experience, MS with relevant experience
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: $78,200.00 - $132,900.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-AZ-Chandler-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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