Full-Time

Customer Engagement Applications Engineer

Optical Inspection

Posted on 11/4/2024

KLA

KLA

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides process control and yield management solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$112k - $190.4kAnnually

+ Performance Incentive Programs

Junior, Mid

Boise, ID, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Master's Level Degree OR Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 2 years of experience.
  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related field.
  • A background in IC processing OR Semiconductor equipment is desirable, but not mandatory.
  • Ability to perform complex data/image analysis using data-analysis tools.
  • Must have excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
  • The candidate is required to develop an in-depth expertise in product operation, applications, and customer processes.
  • Collaborate with critical customers to ensure KLA products are adopted and applied to their unique problems.
  • Support for pre-sale activities that include product demos, product presentations, development of technical papers, and support at trade shows.
  • Support for post-sale activities that include customer training, customer support, understanding customer processes, and development of new use cases.
  • Support for internal customers such as service, engineering, and operations.

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 promote sustainability by committing to 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 enhances yield and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Machine learning in metrology systems improves defect detection and quality control.
  • Digital twins provide real-time simulation, optimizing production processes and reducing costs.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging solid-state battery technologies could impact KLA's market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace KLA's product development cycle.
  • Volatility in raw material prices poses a risk to KLA's cost structure.

What makes KLA unique

  • KLA specializes in advanced inspection tools and metrology systems for semiconductors.
  • The company integrates computational analytics to enhance defect detection and yield management.
  • KLA is committed to sustainability, aiming for 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

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