Product Development Engineer

KLA•Milpitas, CA
•$117,800 - $200,300

About The Position

The Product Development Engineer will contribute to business priorities by delivering high-impact engineering work within their area of expertise. The role calls for a strong engineering or physical science background and demonstrated engineering analysis and problem-solving skills. It involves diagnosing and troubleshooting vibration, opto-mechanics, and motion-control systems, with imaging-system knowledge considered a plus. The engineer will work in a fast-paced program and respond quickly to field and internal escalations, while communicating technical information to functional groups and preparing executive-level reports for management and customers. The role is within KLA’s Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit, specifically the Broadband Plasma division. This division develops optical inspection systems used by logic, foundry, and memory customers to detect critical defects at advanced nodes and support high-volume manufacturing.

Requirements

  • Strong background in engineering or physical science, with demonstrated engineering analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in vibration, opto-mechanics, and motion-control systems.
  • Agility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced program and respond quickly to escalations.
  • Effective communication skills, including communicating technical information to functional groups and providing executive-level reports to management and customers.
  • Doctorate degree with 0 years of related work experience, or a master's degree with 3 years of related work experience, or a bachelor's degree with 5 years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

  • Good understanding of imaging systems.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python.
  • Ph.D. or master's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related discipline is desired.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-impact engineering work that advances business priorities.
  • Analyze and solve engineering problems.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot vibration, opto-mechanics, and motion-control systems.
  • Respond quickly to field and internal escalations in a fast-paced program.
  • Communicate technical information to functional groups and provide executive-level reports to management and customers.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
  • 401(k) with 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
  • Performance incentive programs
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