Applications Development Engineer - Travel & Impact

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 97,800 - 166,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and paid company holidays

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A global semiconductor equipment leader in Milpitas is seeking an Applications Development Engineer to characterize new systems, optimize processes, and support customers. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in engineering and extensive experience in semiconductor processing. This role requires up to 50% travel to customer locations for process optimization and training. Join us to innovate within a dynamic team focused on enhancing next-generation manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in semiconductor processing or equipment industry.
• Ability to manage travel up to 50% on short notice.
• Good balance between technical skills and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments, collect data and publish results.
• Gain expertise on KLA equipment and customer processes.
• Handle customer technical needs and provide solutions.

Skills

Characterization of new systems and features

Product penetration/adoption

Process optimization

Teamwork

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Physics, Electrical, Chemical Engineering

Job description

A global semiconductor equipment leader in Milpitas is seeking an Applications Development Engineer to characterize new systems, optimize processes, and support customers. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in engineering and extensive experience in semiconductor processing. This role requires up to 50% travel to customer locations for process optimization and training. Join us to innovate within a dynamic team focused on enhancing next-generation manufacturing processes.