Regional Development Applications Engineer
About The Position
KLA is currently recruiting Regional Development Applications Engineers for its product divisions specializing in the design and manufacturing of inspection and review equipment for the semiconductor industry. Located in Boise, Idaho this position is responsible for supporting product evaluations and developing solutions related to gap defect detection and process optimization at customer fabrication sites. Successful candidates will cultivate deep expertise in both KLA equipment and semiconductor manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include owning projects, too recipe setups and optimization, resolving critical production issues, training customers and new application engineers, managing regional customer escalations, facilitating product demonstrations and final acceptances, and conducting competitive technology assessments. The position also requires effective communication of technological advancements and new applications to the Marketing and Engineering functional teams, as well as comprehensive support for pre-sale and post-sale activities. Additionally, this role involves characterizing next-generation systems and features through rigorous design of experiments (DOE), data analysis, and thorough documentation as Applications notes and best-known methods. Prior experience in semiconductor process technology is preferred. The position necessitates flexibility for international travel up to 25%, including potential extended assignments ranging from four to eight weeks. Strong leadership and collaboration skills, combined with a solid balance of technical proficiency and interpersonal effectiveness, are essential for success in this role.
Requirements
- Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience
- Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience
- Bachelor's Level Degree and 5 years related work experience
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills
- Solid balance of technical proficiency and interpersonal effectiveness
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in semiconductor process technology
Responsibilities
- Supporting product evaluations
- Developing solutions related to gap defect detection and process optimization at customer fabrication sites
- Owning projects
- Recipe setups and optimization
- Resolving critical production issues
- Training customers and new application engineers
- Managing regional customer escalations
- Facilitating product demonstrations and final acceptances
- Conducting competitive technology assessments
- Communicating technological advancements and new applications to the Marketing and Engineering functional teams
- Providing comprehensive support for pre-sale and post-sale activities
- Characterizing next-generation systems and features through rigorous design of experiments (DOE), data analysis, and thorough documentation as Applications notes and best-known methods
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- other voluntary benefits
- 401(K) including 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
