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Division Applications Engineer - Laser Scan

KLA
Milpitas, CA Full-time 2/4/2026 $140,000 - $238,000 a year
PhD Entry-LevelMaster's Entry-LevelUndergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%Total filings 803New hires 321
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FY 2025

Job Description

KLA is seeking a technical expert to support laser scanning wafer inspection products, engaging with customers and mentoring application engineers. The role involves developing new use cases and providing training while tracking critical projects in real time.

Requirements

  • Strong technical & analytical skills
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal & leadership skills
  • Creative, self-motivated and collaborative
  • Background in IC processing/semiconductor equipment is highly desirable
  • Proven track record as a trainer and generating training documentation
  • Willing to travel 25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for supporting laser scanning wafer inspection products
  • Acts as applications expert during the development & characterization of next-generation products
  • Effectively engages with customers to showcase product performance at customer facilities or during in-house demonstrations of prototype platforms
  • Acts as technical lead to develop new use cases and as mentor to local application engineers
  • Performs training sessions for more junior resources and trainees
  • Tracks all critical projects in real time and provides timely updates to management

Benefits

  • Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.

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