The role focuses on driving product development activities for semiconductor inspection systems within KLA's Global Products Group. The team is dedicated to enhancing performance, robustness, and manufacturability of inspection solutions. Candidates will work collaboratively with cross-functional partners to address technical issues and improve product capabilities. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong background in engineering or physical sciences who are passionate about innovation in the semiconductor industry.

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.
• Strong background in engineering or physical sciences with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of the working principles of optical imaging systems and key system components.
• Experience in optical system modeling and performance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with optical microscopy techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python.

• Drive product development activities for semiconductor inspection systems with a focus on performance, robustness, and manufacturability.
• Support system-level integration and development across optics, imaging, hardware, software, and application workflows.
• Analyze product performance, identify gaps, and develop solutions to improve inspection sensitivity, stability, throughput, and usability.
• Design, execute, and interpret experiments to evaluate system behavior, performance trade-offs, and engineering risks.
• Work with cross-functional partners to root-cause technical issues and drive corrective actions.
• Translate system and customer needs into engineering requirements, validation plans, and development priorities.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical risk assessments, and product readiness decisions.
• Develop test plans and analysis reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, field, and application teams to support product transfer, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Drive execution across complex technical topics with clear ownership, structured problem solving, and strong follow-through.

• 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.