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Product Development Applications Engineer

KLA

Location

Ann Arbor, MI

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/28/2026

Compensation

$93,300 - $158,600 per year

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

Job description

The Applications Engineer will focus on developing and implementing product applications for existing and pre-release products to solve high-value customer problems. This role is part of KLA's Global Products Group, which is dedicated to creating metrology and inspection products. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, supporting new product introductions and collaborating with engineering teams. The position offers autonomy and accountability in driving projects and requires strong communication and teamwork skills.

Requirements

  • Masters or PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Material Science or related fields.
  • High energy, self-driven, and motivated with an interest in high-tech environments.
  • Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well with limited supervision and lead projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement product applications for existing and pre-release products.
  • Support projects related to new product introduction such as characterization and testing.
  • Perform product diagnosis and collaborate with software and systems engineering.
  • Conduct customer product demonstrations and technical training.
  • Document test results and lessons learned in various reports and transfer knowledge to other teams.
  • Generate demo and test reports for internal and customer review.

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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