Regional Development Applications Engineer

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

Role Overview

The Regional Development Applications Engineer work closely with internal engineering, sales, and customer teams to provide application support for advanced inspection and metrology systems, driving product adoption and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer demos and H2H(head-to-head) evaluations to demonstrate product value
• Support Alpha, Beta, and ramp phases to enable product adoption
• Analyze yield/process issues and provide solutions
• Design experiments and develop application recipes to optimize performance
• Provide troubleshooting and escalation support
• Collaborate with R&D on product validation and data analysis
• Prepare test reports, BKMs, and training materials
• Conduct customer and internal trainings

Minimum Qualifications

• MS (or BS with experience) in Physics, Optics, Materials Science, EE, or related fields
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Self-driven, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in the English language, and working effectively with different cultures.
• Willing to travel 50–70% domestically and internationally

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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