Applications Engineer, Semiconductor Processes - SoCal

KLA; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) including company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

KLA’s SPTS division seeks an Applications Engineer to deliver and install advanced wafer processing solutions in a field-based, customer-facing role focused in Southern California. You will work with process modules and support teams to ensure high-quality equipment deployment and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 3+ years in semiconductor process engineering, strong communication, and readiness to travel up to 60% (abroad as needed).

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
• Ideal candidates have 3+ years of hands-on semiconductor industry experience (process engineering with basic understanding of general semiconductor manufacturing flows).
• Experience with report writing and progress presentations using Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Lean/6-sigma concepts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, demonstrate, and implement process solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements — primary location is in Southern California (Greater Los Angeles and/or Southern California Area).
• Install customer-specific processes on both new and used systems, verifying compliance with agreed process specifications - 'Process Transfer'.
• Enhance procedures, specifications, and existing processes to support the delivery of high-quality equipment, exceeding customer requirements.
• On-site attendance for process installation, development and update meetings where needed, along with remote support for customers.
• Collaborate with internal SPTS hardware and factory groups to ensure proper tool/module software and hardware setup and timely issue reporting.
• Collaborate with sales team on new applications or potential for future tool sales.
• Make presentations for all onsite projects - executive reviews and detailed summaries.
• Proactive offering of solutions for current and future needs.
• In-depth data compilation and analysis, including multi-variable datasets.
• Develop familiarity with necessary process modules and endpoint capabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Data-driven

Mentoring

AI workflows

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in science/engineering

Tools

AI (CoPilot)

Job description

KLA’s SPTS division seeks an Applications Engineer to deliver and install advanced wafer processing solutions in a field-based, customer-facing role focused in Southern California. You will work with process modules and support teams to ensure high-quality equipment deployment and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 3+ years in semiconductor process engineering, strong communication, and readiness to travel up to 60% (abroad as needed).