CAPRES Metrology Applications Engineer

KLA; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA’s CAPRES team seeks an Applications Engagement Engineer to join our global group, supporting customers with primary focus on Texas and the United States. You will develop and implement applications for CAPRES metrology systems, with emphasis on sheet resistance measurements, CIPT, MOKE and FMR, and deliver on-site evaluations to show measurable value.

You will work closely with regional engagement leads, customers, and internal teams to ensure CAPRES solutions deliver value in R&D and

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 0+ years of relevant experience; or
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of semiconductor applications, device characterization, or process engineering
• Solid knowledge of engineering principles related to electrical and magnetic measurements and data analysis
• Ability to independently analyze complex problems and develop effective technical solutions
• Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar)
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement applications for CAPRES metrology systems, with focus on sheet resistance measurements, as well as CIPT, MOKE and FMR.
• Define and execute characterization plans and analyze electrical and magnetic measurement data to support customer evaluations and application deployment
• Develop application methodologies, test strategies, and best known methods (BKMs), and document results in evaluation reports and application notes
• Support customer engagements with key focus on the United States, including on-site tool evaluations, application ramp, and process integration
• Provide hands‑on support at customer sites, including recipe setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of application issues
• Implement and qualify new use cases at customer sites, ensuring successful adoption in both R&D and high-volume manufacturing
• Capture customer requirements, application challenges, and future technology needs, and translate them into actionable recommendations for CAPRES headquarter for tool and software improvements
• Contribute to application and evaluation projects in collaboration with regional teams and CAPRES headquarter, and support knowledge transfer and technical guidance within the team

Skills

Strong communication

Customer-facing experience

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering/Physics/Materials Science

MS in Electrical Engineering/Physics/Materials Science (3+ years)

BS in Electrical Engineering/Physics/Materials Science (5+ years)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

KLA’s CAPRES team seeks an Applications Engagement Engineer to join our global group, supporting customers with primary focus on Texas and the United States. You will develop and implement applications for CAPRES metrology systems, with emphasis on sheet resistance measurements, CIPT, MOKE and FMR, and deliver on-site evaluations to show measurable value.

You will work closely with regional engagement leads, customers, and internal teams to ensure CAPRES solutions deliver value in R&D and