Full-Time

Field Applications Engineer

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KLA

KLA

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides process control and yield management solutions

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Compensation Overview

$84.8k - $144.2kAnnually

+ Performance Incentive Programs

Mid, Senior

Rio Rancho, NM, USA + 2 more

More locations: Austin, TX, USA | Hillsboro, OR, USA

Candidate must be willing to travel within US (<25%)

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.
  • BS degree in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
  • Must have analytical and complex problem-solving skills, be self-motivated and driven to make a positive impact.
  • Must have excellent written and communication skills including delivering technical presentations with clarity.
  • Experience in semiconductor fabrication industry and semiconductor processing is desirable.
  • Knowledge of optics, ellipsometry, X-ray metrology, Optical CD 2D/3D modeling, statistical analysis tools and machine learning concepts is desirable.
  • Programming and scripting skills is an added advantage.
  • Candidate must be willing to travel within US (<25%)
  • Foreign language skills would be an advantage in this role.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for providing technical applications support for the development and implementation of KLA products in customer fabrication facilities. Presents on all aspects of products.
  • Assists sales staff in assessing potential application of company products to meet customer needs. Prepares detailed product specifications.
  • Implements detailed customer installation plans.
  • Provides follow-up support in disseminating technical information on specific applications.
  • Developing new applications, use cases and best-known methods for increasing value of KLA products for customers.
  • Job responsibilities will include working with cross-functional teams to shape roadmap, Beta and eval closures.

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 stands out from its 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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What believers are saying

  • AI-driven predictive maintenance improves yield and efficiency in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Machine learning enhances precision and speed of defect detection in metrology systems.
  • Digital twins enable simulation and optimization of semiconductor production processes.

What critics are saying

  • Solid-state batteries could disrupt demand for KLA's traditional inspection tools.
  • Sustainability initiatives may increase KLA's operational costs.
  • Boutique investment firms' acquisitions could lead to market volatility for KLA.

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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