Customer Support Engineer

KLA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,212 - 68,356; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(K) with company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Family care and bonding leave

Job summary

KLA in Austin, TX is seeking a Customer Support Engineer to evaluate, analyze, and troubleshoot technical problems with semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience. Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment issues, ensuring production efficiency, and preparing customer quotes. Competitive pay range is $29.19 - $49.62 per hour, plus extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(K) matching.

Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years.
• Experience in technical diagnostics and equipment repair.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot technical equipment problems via telephone or at customer site.
• Ensure equipment enhances customer production.
• Repair and modify equipment at customer facility.
• Prepare quotes for customers based on labor, travel expenses and parts needed.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Level Degree

Bachelor's Level Degree

Tools

Standard troubleshooting procedures

Job description

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

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Evaluate, analyze, diagnose and troubleshoot technical equipment problems via telephone or at customer site.

• Ensure equipment enhances customer production.

• Repair and modify equipment at customer facility.

• Evaluate equipment to determine type and extend of problem. Repairs involve board‑level troubleshootingwhich can be performed using standard procedures, as well as system level problems which have multiple causes and no standard procedures exist.

• Repair of system levelissues are based on CSEs technical knowledge, education, and training. Board vs. system leveltroubleshooting is split ~50/50.

• In analyzing and diagnosing equipment issues, CSEs may access and determine a problem exists in customer process such as chemical leaks or contamination and as a result may recommend shutdown of customer fab due to unsafe conditions. CSEs also prepare field service reports on customer support activity and provide documentation to other supporting functions on re‑occurring issues.

• Prepare quotes for customers based on labor, travel expenses incurred and parts needed. CSEs use discretion and assist regional admin in preparing quotes based on reason for equipment failure, time to prepare etc.

• Cross train and assist other field service engineers as appropriate. Provides guidance and technical assistance to Installation Engineers on installations at customer sites or on installing/dismantling demonstration machines.

• The nature of work requires that CSEs work independently; only occasionally requiring guidance from management. CSEs are required to contact management on a daily basis (at least twice each day in a down tool situation) to report activities. CSEs spend part of their time in the office resolving equipment problems via phone and at least 50% of time at customer site and/or cleanroom factory environment.

• Contribute to the Capturing, Re‑use, Collaboration, and Improvement of knowledge using available systems

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Base Pay Range: $29.19 - $49.62 Per HourPrimary Location: USA-TX-Austin-KLAKLA'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 [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.