Product Development Engineer (Chemical)

KLA•Totowa, NJ

2d•$106,000 - $180,200•Onsite

About The Position

KLA's ECI Technology division is seeking a highly motivated System Engineer with a strong engineering background and preference for chemical/analytical expertise to support the development, integration, and sustainment of advanced analytical instrumentation systems. The candidate will work cross-functionally with R&D, Applications, Manufacturing, and Service teams to deliver reliable and high-performance chemical analysis solutions. This role is based in Totowa, NJ, and involves working in a combination of lab, engineering, and light manufacturing environments. Occasional travel to customer or supplier sites may be required.

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.