The Product Development Engineer at KLA plays a crucial role in advancing business priorities by developing and supporting next-generation optical critical dimension metrology systems. This position involves working within a team to improve current systems and lead projects from technology evaluation to product validation. The engineer will diagnose system issues, uncover root causes, and devise solutions while collaborating with experts across various fields. The role requires effective communication and leadership to guide teams in achieving program objectives.

• PhD in Optics, Physics, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Strong background in engineering or physical sciences with demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience constructing and aligning opto-mechanical systems is highly desirable.
• Experience diagnosing and driving solutions to complex problems across whole systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the division, customers, vendors, and across cultures.
• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. degree.

• Play a central role throughout the different phases of the product life cycle.
• Lead design efforts for some components of a system, including design reviews and part procurement.
• Contribute to prototype testing by providing input to the prototype test plan and conducting experiments.
• Provide input to the acceptance criteria for incoming materials, including outsourced subsystems.
• Setup and drive small team efforts that address product-level issues.
• Lead development of performance and troubleshooting diagnostics for existing and new products.
• Lead product or feature introduction activities including preparation of manuals.
• Support training of operations and field personnel.
• Contribute to research, evaluation, and proposals for new product features.
• Develop and evaluate concepts and designs for the next generation systems.
• Drive 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.