Applications Engineer
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. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. 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. 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
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- 401(K) including 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
