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Applications Development Engineer - FaST

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/10/2026

Compensation

$120,000 - $204,000 per year

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%·Filings 803·New hires 321·
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·FY 2025

Job description

The role is focused on leading medium-sized projects within KLA's Film and Scatterometry Technology Division, which provides metrology solutions for semiconductor manufacturers. The team is dedicated to supporting customers from early research and development to high-volume manufacturing. Candidates will engage in complex problem diagnosis and resolution while developing new applications for existing products. This position requires strong project management and presentation skills, as well as a deep understanding of engineering principles.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree, Masters with 2-4 years, or Bachelors with 3-5 years of experience in engineering applications.
  • Thorough understanding of engineering principles and techniques related to project activities.
  • High proficiency in several related technical areas.
  • Ability to recognize system-wide issues and design accordingly.
  • Strong working knowledge of testing techniques and various applications.
  • Ability to independently resolve complex problems.
  • Strong presentation and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead medium-sized projects such as H2H, PLC, alpha characterization, beta testing, and gap analysis.
  • Create and evaluate characterization and field test plans.
  • Respond to customer requests and perform complex problem diagnosis and resolution.
  • Develop and document new applications of existing and pre-release products.
  • Develop written procedures, standards, training material, and other technical documentation.
  • Review and evaluate the quality of data in related technical documents.
  • Serve as Applications Representative for PLC projects.

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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