JobsApplications Engineer- Overlay Metrology (eBeam)
KLA logo

Applications Engineer- Overlay Metrology (eBeam)

KLA

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/4/2026

Compensation

$83,100 - $141,300 per year

PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The role is focused on overlay metrology within KLA's Global Products Group, which is responsible for creating metrology and inspection products. The team aims to provide the best imaging and classification data for defects on wafers. Candidates will work closely with customers to understand their technologies and requirements. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to lead projects from inception to completion.

Requirements

  • Expertise in overlay metrology, including eBeam, optical metrology, or both.
  • Thorough understanding of customer technologies, requirements, and critical capability gaps.
  • Knowledge of optical CD, scatterometry, film metrology, and process characterization.
  • Excellent customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects from kickoff through completion.
  • Ability to perform complex data and image analysis using data-analysis tools.
  • Experience with Python, MATLAB, JMP, SQL, or similar analytical tools is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Engineering or Physics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects focused on overlay metrology and defect analysis.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer needs.
  • Analyze complex data and images to provide insights on wafer defects.
  • Present findings and results to internal and external customers.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality imaging and classification data.

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.

Is this posting expired or inaccurate?