JobsRegional Development Applications Engineer - MACH
KLA logo

Regional Development Applications Engineer - MACH

KLA

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/16/2026

Compensation

$97,600 - $165,900 per year

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

Job description

The Applications Engineer role within KLA's MACH division focuses on developing and supporting advanced modeling and software applications for mask shops and wafer fabs. This position requires strong technical expertise and collaboration skills, as it involves working closely with customers and internal teams to address complex technical challenges. The role is primarily customer-facing, with over 75% of the time spent onsite at customer locations. The engineer will help maximize yield and productivity across various inspection and design processes.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of pattern image processing, particularly in SEM applications
  • Experience with Linux and programming languages such as Python, C, or C++
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site and remote application support to customers
  • Deliver product demonstrations and conduct end-user training sessions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Applications, and R&D teams to resolve critical customer issues
  • Track and manage customer issues, ensuring timely updates and clear communication with stakeholders
  • Prioritize and manage workload effectively in a dynamic, customer-driven environment
  • Serve as a technical interface between customers and internal teams to ensure successful product adoption and satisfaction

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?