Full-Time

NPI Product Engineer

Posted on 10/14/2024

KLA

KLA

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides process control and yield management solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$111.3k - $189.2kAnnually

+ Performance Incentive Programs

Junior, Mid

Milpitas, CA, USA

Availability for travel both domestically and internationally up to 10-20%.

Category
Embedded Engineering
IT & Support
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, IT/Software/Networking, Electronics, Optics, Mechanical, Software or related technical field.
  • Hands-on experience building, operating, and solving problems for KLA Inspection systems.
  • Knowledge of servers, electrical and mechanical systems, and/or motion control.
  • Knowledge or experience with industry standard problem solving methodologies and models.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Results oriented, looking for challenges, and driven to excel.
  • Quick grasp of technical information.
  • Motivated by helping others succeed, enjoys instructing, fixing, working with groups of people, and explaining sophisticated things as simply as possible.
  • Flexibility to quickly adapt to dynamic environment (Adjust between program tasks and service team needs).
  • Availability for travel both domestically and internationally up to 10-20%.
Responsibilities
  • Gain a systems engineering level knowledge of highly sophisticated, groundbreaking wafer inspection systems. Including the image processing servers, wafer stage, vibration isolation, motion control, opto-mechanical and Automated Wafer handling subject areas.
  • Support external and internal customers in the operation, installation, upgrade, diagnosis, repair and application of systems.
  • Respond to situations where first-line support has failed to resolve problems by providing written plans of action by e-mail or hands-on assistance at customer sites in the Asia, USA and Europe.
  • Write technical reports to communicate issues, analysis, technical assessments, system status, and engineering recommendations.
  • Implement and supervise progress of the NPI/Sustaining work tasks. This will include Diagnostic improvements, software feature requirements development, training plans and documentation planning and contribution.
  • Work closely with Engineering teams, attending concept and design reviews to provide feedback on serviceability of new designs and potential improvements.
  • Drive small projects in matrix environment.

KLA provides process control and yield management solutions primarily for semiconductor manufacturers. The company offers advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, and computational analytics that help manufacturers identify and fix defects during production. This process enhances the quality and reliability of electronic devices, leading to higher production yields. KLA distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on high-precision equipment and software that are essential for defect detection and correction. The company's goal is to improve manufacturing processes while committing to sustainability, with a target of using 100% renewable electricity in its operations by 2030.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Milpitas, California

Founded

1975

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-driven predictive maintenance reduces downtime and maintenance costs in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Machine learning enhances precision and speed in defect detection, boosting yield rates.
  • KLA's commitment to 100% renewable electricity by 2030 aligns with industry sustainability trends.

What critics are saying

  • Solid-state battery advancements may reduce demand for traditional semiconductor components.
  • Sustainability focus may increase operational costs for KLA's renewable energy transition.
  • Boutique investment firms acquiring shares could lead to increased stock price volatility.

What makes KLA unique

  • KLA specializes in advanced inspection tools and metrology systems for semiconductors.
  • The company integrates machine learning in metrology for precise defect detection.
  • KLA collaborates closely with semiconductor manufacturers to enhance product quality and reliability.

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