The role involves leading medium-sized projects within KLA's Film and Scatterometry Technology Division, which focuses on metrology solutions for semiconductor manufacturers. The team is dedicated to supporting customers from early research and development to high-volume manufacturing. Candidates will be expected to develop and document new applications of existing products while responding to customer requests and resolving complex problems. This position requires a strong understanding of engineering principles and project management skills.

• Ph.D. degree, Masters with 2-4 years, or Bachelors with 3-5 years of experience in engineering applications or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of testing techniques and various applications.
• Ability to independently resolve complex problems.
• Strong presentation and project management skills.

• Lead medium-sized projects such as H2H, PLC, alpha characterization, beta testing, and gap analysis.
• Create and evaluate characterization and field test plans.
• Respond to customer requests and perform complex problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Develop and document new applications of existing and pre-release products.
• Review and evaluate the quality of data in related technical documents.
• Serve as Applications Representative for PLC projects.

• 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.