FIELD APPLICATIONS ENGINEER

KLA; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in semiconductor technology is looking for a FIELD APPLICATIONS ENGINEER to provide technical support and manage projects in their Dresden location. The candidate will assist in the implementation of inspection tools at customer facilities, develop solutions, and communicate effectively with clients. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in advanced optics, project management experience, and be fluent in English and German. A competitive total rewards package is offered, promoting an inclusive work environment.

Leistungen

Competitive total rewards package

Family-friendly work environment

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on type of person keen on learning and communicating.
• Customer-facing experience is crucial.
• Frequent travel required (greater than 50%).

Aufgaben

• Provide Applications support for KLA inspection tools.
• Drive acceptance of new tools at customer sites.
• Develop project schedules and track progress.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of Advanced Optics technology

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Project management experience

Excellent problem-solving skills

Fluent English and German

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Level Degree in Physics or Material Science

Master's Level Degree

PHD degree

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Job Description & Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a FIELD APPLICATIONS ENGINEER to provide Applications support for the development and implementation of KLA inspection tools at customer facilities.

Responsibilities include:

Technical Support

Driving acceptance of new tools at customer sites. Create recipes for regular production support. Develop Best Known Methods for customer use cases, driving product adoption and differentiate vs. competition. Train operators & engineers on the equipment. Analyze tool performance and work in team with Service and Tech Support organization on problem solving. Work on complex problems and develop unique solutions to meet customers’ requirements.

Project management

Identify and manage priorities and milestones. Develop clear project schedule and track progress. Work in synergy with defectivity and metrology Applications Eng., Business Unit management and Division. Develop value proposition and effective project summaries for Executive meetings.

Communication

Establish regular communication with the customer. Present and highlight the system values for customer use cases and differentiate vs. competition. Communicate results and issues with the Division. Execute plan of actions and collect data.

Pre-sale support

Assist sales and marketing in potential opportunities and/or competitive situation. Helping with brainstorming strategy for penetration of new customers and adoption.

Essential Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Advanced Optics technology, Physics, Material Science
• IC Process background: previous customer/industry experience is a plus
• Solid understanding of semiconductor process technologies.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Project management experience - Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel
• Have creative thinking approach to deal with new customer challenges
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Important Skills

• Be a driver, influence situations by facts.
• Successful with multiple cultures environment
• Successful execution of projects in highly pressurized environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Languages: Fluent English and German (both written and spoken), Chinese knowledge is a plus
• Physics, Material Science Micro/ Nano Electronic Eng. field of studies will be preferred.
• Bachelor's Level Degree with 2-3 years Semiconductor industry experience as process / Apps Eng
• Master's Level Degree
• PHD degree is a plus.

The candidate needs to be a hands‑on type of person, aggressively interested in learning new things and keen on communicating with customers and internally. Frequent (> 50%) travel is required.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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