Field Applications Engineer

Description

/Preferred Qualifications

• Deliver expert technical support that ensures optimal tool performance in customer fabs
• Implement detailed installation plans
• Develop and implement applications that solve customer problems using existing and pre-release products
• Work with engineering teams to resolve hardware/software issues, scope feature requests to improve current products, and collect requirements for future products
• Coordinate activities with customers and internal teams
• Maintain strategic customer relationships
• Deliver technical presentations and customer training
• Assist sales teams with technical assessments and product specifications
• Travel Required up to 20% to support high-volume manufacturing sites

Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Optics, Material Science, or related field
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication or equivalent education
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical analysis
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills
• Ability to present technical content to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with computer operating systems, networking, and analysis tools

Preferred Skills:

• Optics (microscopy, lasers, SEM)
• Data analysis tools (Excel, JMP, Minitab, Igor, Origin)
• Programming (Matlab, LabVIEW, Python)
• Cleanroom experience
• Semiconductor device characterization

Minimum Qualifications

• MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Optics, Material Science, or related field
• Experience in semiconductor fabrication or equivalent education
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical analysis
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills
• Ability to present technical content to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with computer operating systems, networking, and analysis tools

Base Pay Range: $97,600.00 - $165,900.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and 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 and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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