Applications Development Engineer - BBP at KLA

Milpitas, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, ElectronicsIndustries

Requirements

Master's or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related fields
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong team player
30-50% travel required
High energy, self-driven, and motivated
Ability to work with limited supervision and drive projects independently
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with high accountability

Responsibilities

Develop and implement product applications for existing and pre-release products to provide maximum value to customers
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 and 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
Transfer product knowledge to Field Applications teams
Generate demo and test reports for internal and customer review

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringApplication DevelopmentMetrologyWafer InspectionOptical InspectionDefect DetectionProcess ControlSemiconductor ManufacturingIC ManufacturingPatterned Wafer

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of the Applications Development Engineer role?

The role involves developing and implementing product applications for existing and pre-release products, focusing on new product introduction like characterization, alpha/beta testing, and pilot tools, performing product diagnosis and problem resolution, conducting customer demonstrations and training, and documenting test results.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at KLA?

Life at KLA is exciting with teams thriving on tackling hard problems, a strong focus on innovation investing 15% of sales into R&D, and collaborative expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers working with leading technology providers.

What makes a strong candidate for this Applications Development Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have experience supporting new product introductions through characterization, testing, and pilot phases, skills in product diagnosis and problem resolution interfacing with engineering teams, and the ability to conduct customer demonstrations and technical training.

KLA

Provides process control and yield management solutions

About KLA

KLA provides process control and yield management solutions primarily for semiconductor manufacturers. The company offers advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, and computational analytics that help manufacturers identify and fix defects during production. This process enhances the quality and reliability of electronic devices, leading to higher production yields. KLA distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on high-precision equipment and software that are essential for defect detection in semiconductor manufacturing. The company's goal is to promote sustainability by committing to using 100% renewable electricity in its operations by 2030.

Milpitas, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1975Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees