Product Development Engineer (Chemical)

KLA•Totowa, NJ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

KLA's ECI Technology division is a leader in in-process chemistry control, providing precision analysis for consistent wafer quality and reduced chip feature size. They design analytical equipment for rigorous chemical processes in damascene, wafer-level packaging, clean, and wet etch processes. The Product Development Engineer will join the System Engineering group in Totowa, NJ, supporting the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced analytical instrumentation systems. This role involves cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Applications, Manufacturing, and Service teams to deliver high-performance chemical analysis solutions.

Requirements

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering field
Strong hands-on experience with system integration, testing, and troubleshooting
Solid understanding of analytical instruments or chemical process systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven mindset
Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Background in chemical analysis, electrochemical systems, spectroscopy, or lab-scale instrumentation
Experience with analytical techniques such as ICP, IC, HPLC, titration, or similar
Familiarity with fluidics, wetted materials compatibility, and chemical handling systems
Experience in semiconductor, analytical instrumentation, or related industries
Programming or data analysis experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Integrate, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot complex analytical instrument systems (hardware + software).
Support prototype development, system bring-up, and design validation activities.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure system-level performance meets design requirements.
Diagnose and resolve system-level issues involving mechanical, electrical, fluidic, and chemical subsystems.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for reliability improvements.
Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and validation protocols.
Support analytical techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, electrochemistry, chromatography, titration) as applied in instrumentation.
Collaborate with chemistry/R&D teams to evaluate process performance and method integration.
Analyze experimental data and provide recommendations for process or system optimization.
Prepare technical reports summarizing test results, findings, and recommendations.
Generate and maintain system specifications, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
Act as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing, and field teams.
Support product transfer to manufacturing and provide technical guidance during production ramp.
Participate in customer issue resolution and field escalation support when required.