Product Development Engineering

KLA•Hillsboro, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The SFS-ADE division engineering is looking for a highly motivated individual to join a growing team of system engineers to develop and sustain state-of-the-art wafer inspection equipment. The Product Development Engineer, also known as the system Home team, will independently respond to miscellaneous solutions or support plans while adopting KLA advanced instrument tools in SFS or ADE products to provide maximum value to wafer fabrication customers.

Requirements

Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles with experience developing, deploying, and supporting complex systems in the semiconductor industry
Demonstrated technical depth in one or more areas: optical systems, opto‑mechanics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
Solid foundation in physics, mathematics, and computational methods, with strong analytical and system‑level problem‑solving skills
Experience with data processing, analytics, and statistical analysis; proficiency in Python and MATLAB is a plus
Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced environments, take ownership of technically ambiguous problems, and lead or support customer escalations
Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 50% to support customers and onsite escalations
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

Responsibilities

Lead and drive resolution of complex customer escalations by coordinating cross-functional division teams including R&D, Applications, Software, Hardware, and Service, ensuring root cause is identified and corrective actions are implemented effectively
Provide sustained engineering support for fielded systems to enable successful customer adoption, long‑term product sustainability, and high customer satisfaction
Define, document, and review system specifications and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps
Contribute to system design and development activities, including architecture definition, performance characterization, and validation of advanced metrology systems
Act as a system‑level technical owner for customer support by understanding customer requirements, translating them into actionable technical expectations, and ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives
Support customers globally through international travel as required, providing onsite troubleshooting, escalation support, and technical engagement to strengthen customer partnerships.