KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The Applications Development Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing product applications for existing and pre-release products to provide maximum value to the customers, including supporting new product introduction and conducting customer product demonstrations and training.
Responsibilities
- Focus on projects related to new product introduction such as characterization, alpha testing, beta testing and pilot tools in the ramp phase
- Potentially support the development of a system at the customer site
- Perform product diagnosis, problem resolution, interface with software and systems engineering to verify that hardware and software problems have been resolved
- Conduct customer product demonstrations and technical training including on-site training of Field Applications Engineers and end users
- Document all test results and lessons learned in BKMs (Best Known Methods), training documents, Demo reports, or, Alpha/Beta test reports and transfer product knowledge to Field Applications teams
- Generate demo and test reports for internal and customer review
Skills
- Candidate must have master's or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related fields
- Must have excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
- Candidate must be a strong team player
- 70% travel will be required
- We are looking for high energy, self-driven and motivated engineers who are interested in working in High Tech
- Ideal candidates appreciate the opportunity to have high levels of accountability, working well with limited supervision and thrive in a work environment where they can drive projects on their own
- Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 0-1 years
- Focus on projects related to new product introduction such as characterization, alpha testing, beta testing and pilot tools in the ramp phase
- Potentially support the development of a system at the customer site
- Perform product diagnosis, problem resolution, interface with software and systems engineering to verify that hardware and software problems have been resolved
- Conduct customer product demonstrations and technical training including on-site training of Field Applications Engineers and end users
- Document all test results and lessons learned in BKMs (Best Known Methods), training documents, Demo reports, or, Alpha/Beta test reports and transfer product knowledge to Field Applications teams
- Generate demo and test reports for internal and customer review
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Other voluntary benefits
- 401(K) including company matching
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
- Student debt assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Development and career growth opportunities and programs
- Financial planning benefits
- Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid time off
- Paid company holidays
- Family care and bonding leave
Company Overview
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Milpitas, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.kla.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
KLA has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 343 in 2025, 218 in 2024, 191 in 2023, 277 in 2022, 200 in 2021, 226 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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