Applications Engineer

KLA•Ann Arbor, MI

3d•$72,600 - $123,400•Onsite

About The Position

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us. The Semiconductor Process Control (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds, sells and supports a comprehensive product portfolio that ensures high-quality production of the chips that power the technologies of today and the future, including AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Semi PC’s differentiated inspection, metrology and data analytic systems discover, characterize and monitor the defects and variations that can affect manufacturing processes across the semiconductor ecosystem, including high-performance logic chips, advanced memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. Semi PC solves our customers’ most critical challenges through a combination of innovative technologies, close collaborations, and a dynamic, global team. Semi PC is looking for talent in research, engineering, sales, marketing, and applications to ensure continued production of leading-edge process control solutions that drive our customers’ success.

Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. in Physics or Engineering with background in optics
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Ability to deliver effective technical presentations and product demonstrations to customers
Strong understanding of optical properties of materials and other forms of elastic/inelastic light-matter interaction
Experience in a customer-facing role for a minimum of 2 years is required related to thin-film deposition, metrology, or surface characterization
Master’s Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Nice To Haves

Willing to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

Understand customers’ characterization requirements and provide solutions using KLA’s various optical and interferometry-based techniques.
Conduct product and measurement demonstrations
Define, prepare and present quotes to customers and close sales opportunities efficiently
Support sales and product management as the key expert and provide technical phone support for installed systems
Train customers on key technologies and product use
Assist with business development, qualifying new applications, markets, and customers
Author white papers, product application notes, and technical papers for conferences