The role is for a product development engineer within KLA's Surfscan Division, focusing on the development of next-generation inspection tools for semiconductor wafer substrates. The team is responsible for transforming market and customer requirements into system configurations and improving inspection solutions. Candidates will work closely with functional groups to ensure successful tool integration and product launch. This position requires a deep understanding of system and mechanical engineering, along with strong communication skills.

• Doctorate degree with no related work experience, Master's degree with 3 years of related work experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related work experience.
• Deep understanding of system and mechanical engineering, platform design and development.
• Good understanding of optics, imaging, electronics, signal processing techniques, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Experience with AI and deep learning is preferred.
• Project management skills in scoping, budgeting, and scheduling are a plus.

• Transform market and customer requirements into system configurations.
• Develop novel inspection solutions to improve sensitivity and throughput.
• Design experiments to validate new ideas.
• Define system error budgets and translate system requirements into sub-module requirements.
• Collaborate with key functional groups to ensure the success of tool integration and product launch.
• Own the creation and execution of prototype test plans for the entire system and complex subsystems.
• Engage with customer technical development and drive the team to resolve system issues at customer sites 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.