Applications Development Engineer - LS-SWIFT
About The Position
The Applications Development Engineer supports KLA’s LS-SWIFT laser scanning wafer inspection products and serves as an applications expert during development and characterization of next-generation products. The role demonstrates product performance at customer facilities and in-house prototype demonstrations, and helps establish KLA tools’ technical superiority in head-to-head evaluations. The engineer works across marketing, engineering, and service teams to provide a smooth customer support experience, develops new use cases, mentors local application engineers, and provides management with timely project updates. The position is based in Milpitas, California, and requires travel 50% of the time.
Requirements
- Master's degree and 3 years of related work experience, or bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Creative, self-motivated, and collaborative.
- Willingness to travel 50% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Hands-on experience with Darkfield optical inspection systems.
- Familiarity with Python scripting and exposure to basic machine learning/deep learning concepts for AI-driven applications.
- Background in IC processing or semiconductor equipment.
Responsibilities
- Support laser scanning wafer inspection products.
- Act as an applications expert during the development and characterization of next-generation products.
- Engage with customers to demonstrate product performance at customer facilities or through in-house demonstrations of prototype platforms.
- Prove the technical superiority of KLA tools over competitor tools during head-to-head evaluations.
- Work with marketing, engineering, and service teams to ensure a smooth customer support experience.
- Lead the development of new use cases and mentor local application engineers.
- Track critical projects in real time and provide timely updates to management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
- Student debt assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Development and career growth opportunities and programs.
- Financial planning benefits.
- Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP).
- Paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Family care and bonding leave.
- Performance incentive programs may also be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
