The Product Development Engineer plays a crucial role in the product life cycle for optical critical dimension metrology systems. This position involves developing and supporting next-generation systems while also improving current products. The engineer will lead improvement projects and address field and manufacturing issues, ultimately transitioning to next-generation product development. The role requires collaboration with experts across various disciplines to resolve complex problems and ensure customer satisfaction.

• PhD in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field with 0 years work experience OR Master's level degree and related work experience of 3 years.
• Strong background in engineering or the physical sciences with demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience constructing and aligning opto-mechanical systems is highly desirable.
• Experience diagnosing and driving solutions to complex problems across whole systems by applying appropriate problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the division, customers, vendors, and across cultures.

• Play a central role throughout the different phases of the product life cycle for optical critical dimension metrology systems.
• Understand customers’ use-case and work with groups to define the requirements.
• Responsible for technology evaluation and selection, specifications development, product validation, verification, transfer to manufacturing, and support of customer ramp.
• Develop and release new options, features, or cost reduction improvements that provide value to internal and external customers.
• Release and support product enhancements effectively.
• Complete the initial diagnosis of any system issue.
• Work with experts in optics, laser, stage, loader, image computer, and algorithms to assist in resolving issues.
• Utilize engineering expertise to develop KLA's suite of products.
• Contribute to research, evaluation, and proposals for new product features in support of customer requirements.
• Drive team to resolve system issues at customer site or in manufacturing.

• 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.