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Product Development Engineer

Optics, Opto-mechanics, Motion control systems

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KLA

KLA

5,001-10,000 employees

AI & Machine Learning
Hardware
Data & Analytics

Compensation Overview

$111.3k - $189.2kAnnually

+ Performance Incentive Programs

Entry, Junior, Mid

Milpitas, CA, USA

Occasional travel will be required.

Category
Design Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Python
MATLAB
Requirements
  • Strong background in engineering or the physical science and demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in optics, opto-mechanics, and motion control systems
  • Understanding of Optical, Electromechanical and Software systems and their interactions in the context of complex industrial equipment is a plus.
  • Familiarity with scientific and statistical analysis tools and SW tools such as Matlab, JMP, Zemax and LabView is beneficial.
  • Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, is a plus
  • Enthusiastic communicator to provide detailed guidance to colleagues to solve problems, and technical summaries for internal and external customers.
  • Familiarity with image analysis methods is nice plus.
  • Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Responsibilities
  • Work with marketing and engineering teams to define system architecture, and create and execute test plans to validate system performance.
  • Collaborate with functional groups to define and review designs to solve customer problems.
  • Support internal and external customers in implementing processes to build and use the tool effectively and solve intricate problems to optimize tool performance.
  • Occasional travel will be required

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Milpitas, California

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • KLA's consistent financial performance, including strong revenue and cash flow, indicates robust financial health and stability.
  • The company's validated science-based targets for GHG emissions reduction highlight its leadership in sustainability, potentially attracting environmentally-conscious talent and investors.
  • Regular cash dividends reflect a commitment to returning value to shareholders, which can be appealing to employees holding stock options.

What critics are saying

  • The semiconductor industry is highly competitive and cyclical, which can lead to periods of volatility and uncertainty for employees.
  • Achieving ambitious sustainability goals, such as 100% renewable electricity by 2030, may present operational and logistical challenges.

What makes KLA unique

  • KLA's focus on advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for the semiconductor industry sets it apart from competitors who may not specialize as deeply in this niche.
  • The company's commitment to reducing GHG emissions and achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030 demonstrates a strong focus on sustainability, which is increasingly important in the tech industry.
  • KLA's extensive collaboration with leading customers and its expert teams of physicists, engineers, and data scientists provide a unique competitive edge in innovation and problem-solving.