Applications Development Engineer. - Optical inspection

Description

The applications engineer in this position will be a key growth enabler for the Broadband Plasma Division (BBP). BBP provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing.

Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes.

Job Responsibilities

• The candidate is required to develop an in-depth expertise in product operation, applications, and customer processes.
• Collaborate with critical customers to ensure KLA products are adopted and applied to their unique problems.
• Support for pre-sale activities that include product demos, product presentations, development of technical papers, and support at trade shows.
• Support for post-sale activities that include customer training, customer support, understanding customer processes, and development of new use cases.
• Support for internal customers such as service, engineering, and operations.

Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree OR Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 2 years of experience.
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related field.
• A background in IC processing OR Semiconductor equipment is desirable, but not mandatory.
• Ability to perform complex data / image analysis using data-analysis tools.
• Teamwork is critical so having a good balance between technical skills and people skills is a must.
• Must have excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Candidate will be required to frequently present results to internal as well as external customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following : medical, dental, vision, life, and 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 and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.