Product Development Engineer
About The Position
The Product Development Engineer will advance business priorities through high-impact work in chemical analysis and product development for KLA’s ECI Division. The role defines requirements and specifications for chemical analysis processes; develops improvement and test plans; evaluates materials for compatibility with application chemistry; and conceptualizes new device designs where existing designs are unavailable. The engineer collaborates with applications, R&D, mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams, as well as vendors, to develop and validate devices and systems. The position also supports customers in implementing and optimizing processes and leads advanced troubleshooting in manufacturing and in the field. Occasional domestic and international travel of less than 20% is required. KLA’s ECI Division provides chemical metrology and process control solutions for monitoring and controlling wet-process steps in semiconductor and advanced packaging manufacturing. Its systems support defect prevention, stable metallization and cleaning processes, and next-generation device and packaging technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 0 years of related work experience required.
Responsibilities
- Work with Applications, R&D, and engineering to define requirements and develop specifications for the chemical analysis process.
- Develop improvement plans and test plans to meet requirements, and drive vendors to execute those plans.
- Evaluate and test materials for devices or new designs to determine compatibility with the chemistry used in the application.
- Conceptualize new device designs when none exist, defining requirements, the gaps the device fills, the error budget, and constraints.
- Work with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering groups to define and review designs and test plans.
- Create and execute test plans and analyze results to validate device or system performance.
- Troubleshoot system and subsystem issues and work with subsystem teams to identify and implement solutions.
- Support internal and external customers in implementing processes to build and use the tool effectively and optimize tool performance.
- Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts in manufacturing and in the field.
- Travel domestically and internationally occasionally, less than 20% of the time.
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
- Paid company holidays
- Family care and bonding leave
- Performance incentive programs may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
