Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

Enabling the movement toward advanced chip design, KLA's Measurement, Analytics and Control group (MACH) is looking for the best and brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers to join our team. The MACH team's mission is to collaborate with our customers to innovate technologies and solutions that detect and control highly complex process variations—at their source—rather than compensate for them at later stages of the manufacturing process. With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Our MACH team develops leading-edge solutions for patterning process analytics and control technologies, thereby providing customers with critical insight at the feature level, field level and cross-wafer analysis. Our teams also develop advanced modeling simulation, data analytics and process control modeling technologies. As a member of the MACH team, you’ll be joining the most sophisticated and successful process-control company in the semiconductor industry--working across functions to solve the most complex technical problems in the digital age.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

This position is part of KLA’s MACH division, which develops and supports advanced modeling and software applications used by leading mask shops, wafer fabs, and OPC customers worldwide. These solutions enable customers to maximize yield and productivity across mask inspection, wafer inspection, review tools, and design tape-out processes.

The Applications Engineer within the Computational Products team partners closely with customers, as well as internal software and algorithm development teams, to deliver effective solutions to complex technical challenges. This role is highly customer-facing, requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration skills.

This position is expected to be primarily onsite at customer locations (>75% of the time) and includes approximately 15~30% travel to other customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote (phone/email) 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

Product Reference

Learn more about one of our solutions:

aiSIGHT product overview

https://www.kla.com/products/software-solutions/semiconductor#aisight

Collaboration & Expectations

To succeed in this role, the Applications Engineer must work closely with cross-functional teams across MACH, including R&D, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing. When engaging with external customers, the engineer is expected to represent KLA with professionalism, helping to build trust and long-term partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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, strongly preferred
• Experience with Linux and programming languages such as Python, C, or C++ preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams

Base Pay Range: $97,600.00 - $165,900.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-TX-Austin-KLA

KLA’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. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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