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Optical Engineer

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/15/2026

Compensation

$79,600 - $135,300 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The electron optics engineer will be part of KLA's dynamic e-beam technology team, focusing on refining current technologies and developing next-generation solutions. This hands-on role involves the operation, maintenance, and calibration of electron beam systems. The engineer will drive impactful projects that shape the future of the semiconductor industry, collaborating with multi-functional teams and engaging with customers. If you are passionate about innovation and technology, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference.

Requirements

  • Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Materials, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
  • Hands-on experience with system level troubleshooting, diagnostics, and calibration of scanning electron microscopes.
  • Fundamental knowledge of electron optics, surface science, and imaging.
  • Outstanding analytical ability and clear communication skills.
  • Proficiency with electron optics simulation tools and scripting languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Operate, maintain, and calibrate electron beam tools or benches.
  • Develop and run experiments to characterize systems and mitigate critical risks.
  • Analyze, diagnose, and deliver practical solutions for technical problems.
  • Collaborate with multi-functional teams and communicate effectively with customers.
  • Develop and document training material and troubleshooting procedures.

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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