Applications Development Engineer - FaST

KLA•Milpitas, CA
•$120,000 - $204,000

About The Position

The Applications Development Engineer will advance business priorities by delivering high-impact work in their area of expertise for KLA’s Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division. FaST provides metrology solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, including systems measuring film thickness, critical dimensions, composition, and resistivity. The division works with customers from early research and development through high-volume production to align system performance with process needs. The role leads medium-sized projects, develops and evaluates characterization and field test plans, diagnoses and resolves complex customer problems, and develops applications for existing and pre-release products. It also creates and reviews technical documentation, owns layers on complex demonstrations, and represents Applications on PLC projects.

Requirements

  • Ph.D., or a master’s degree with 2–4 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in engineering applications.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering principles and techniques related to project activities.
  • High proficiency in several related technical areas.
  • Ability to recognize system-wide issues and design accordingly.
  • Strong working knowledge of testing techniques and various applications.
  • Ability to independently resolve complex problems.
  • Strong presentation skills.
  • Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead medium-sized projects, such as H2H, PLC, alpha characterization, beta testing, and gap analysis.
  • Create and evaluate characterization and field test plans.
  • Respond to customer requests and perform complex problem diagnosis and resolution.
  • Develop and document new applications of existing and pre-release products, including BKMs.
  • Develop written procedures, standards, training materials, and other technical documentation.
  • Review and evaluate the quality of data in related technical documents.
  • Serve as layer owner on complex demonstrations.
  • Serve as the Applications Representative for PLC projects.

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
  • Paid company holidays
  • Family care and bonding leave
  • Performance incentive programs
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