Location
Milpitas, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/3/2026
Compensation
$117,800 - $200,300 per year
Job description
The role is focused on providing advanced optical inspection systems for semiconductor manufacturing within KLA's Broadband Plasma Division. The team is dedicated to ensuring that chipmakers can efficiently ramp next-generation devices to production. Candidates will work alongside physicists, engineers, and data scientists to tackle complex problems in the semiconductor ecosystem. The position emphasizes innovation and collaboration to enhance product development and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Strong background in engineering or physical sciences with demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in optics, opto-mechanics, precision motion control systems, and computing hardware systems.
- Experience with scientific and statistical analysis tools such as Matlab, Python, and JMP.
- Familiarity with Zemax and other optical design software is a plus.
- Minimum qualifications include a Doctorate with no experience, a Master's with 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor's with 5 years of experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance optical inspection systems for semiconductor manufacturing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical problems.
- Provide detailed guidance and technical summaries to colleagues and customers.
- Utilize scientific and statistical analysis tools to improve product performance.
- Engage in research and development activities to drive innovation in the semiconductor industry.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Kla Corporation
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
63
FY2026
Approval rate
96.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
84
FY2026
Entry-level share
7.1%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
-2%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-79%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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