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Product Development Engineer (Optical|Metrology|Inspection)

KLA

Location

Ann Arbor, MI

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/10/2026

Compensation

$97,000 - $164,900 per year

Master's Entry-Level
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%·Filings 803·New hires 321·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

KLA is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join the RAPID FlashScan team in Ann Arbor, MI. This role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines to design and develop advanced reticle defect inspection tools. The engineer will focus on applying systems engineering principles to optimize instrument performance and will engage in hands-on troubleshooting of prototype systems. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex projects that contribute to the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Master's Level Degree with 0 years of related work experience or Bachelor's Level Degree with 2 years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and validate detailed requirement specifications and solutions using systems engineering methodology.
  • Drive major design projects from requirements to final design release, including regular milestone reviews with stakeholders.
  • Apply a systemic approach to complex topic analysis and troubleshooting.
  • Interface closely with service, manufacturing, and marketing teams to define and optimize system performance and resolve performance issues.
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of engineering prototype systems.

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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