Field Applications Engineer

KLA • Hillsboro, OR

2d

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. Deliver expert technical support that ensures optimal tool performance in customer fabs Implement detailed installation plans Develop and implement applications that solve customer problems using existing and pre-release products Work with engineering teams to resolve hardware/software issues, scope feature requests to improve current products, and collect requirements for future products Coordinate activities with customers and internal teams Maintain strategic customer relationships Deliver technical presentations and customer training Assist sales teams with technical assessments and product specifications Travel Required up to 20% to support high-volume manufacturing sites

Requirements

• MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Optics, Material Science, or related field
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication or equivalent education
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical analysis
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills
• Ability to present technical content to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with computer operating systems, networking, and analysis tools

Nice To Haves

• Optics (microscopy, lasers, SEM)
• Data analysis tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab, Igor, Origin)
• Programming (Matlab, LabVIEW, Python)
• Cleanroom experience
• Semiconductor device characterization

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert technical support that ensures optimal tool performance in customer fabs
• Implement detailed installation plans
• Develop and implement applications that solve customer problems using existing and pre-release products
• Work with engineering teams to resolve hardware/software issues, scope feature requests to improve current products, and collect requirements for future products
• Coordinate activities with customers and internal teams
• Maintain strategic customer relationships
• Deliver technical presentations and customer training
• Assist sales teams with technical assessments and product specifications

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• other voluntary benefits
• 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 and paid company holidays
• family care and bonding leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees