Field Applications Engineer, Semiconductor – Northeast

KLA; United States; Remote; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA in the United States, specifically Northeast locations, focuses on delivering wafer processing solutions within the SPTS division. You will help advance process technology by implementing etch, dielectric, and deposition steps; and you will collaborate with internal teams to ensure equipment performance meets customer requirements.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of semiconductor experience, and a willingness to travel up to 50% for customer

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Bachelor's with related experience in science or engineering.
• Hands-on semiconductor industry experience (process engineering).
• Experience with report writing and progress presentations.
• Familiarity with clean room procedures and analytical instrumentation.
• Lean/6-Sigma concepts familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, demonstrate, and implement process solutions meeting customer requirements.
• Install customer-specific processes on new and used systems.
• Enhance procedures, specifications, and existing processes to exceed customer requirements.
• On-site attendance for process installation and development; remote customer support.
• Collaborate with internal hardware and factory groups to ensure proper tool setup.
• Present on-site projects for executive reviews and summaries.
• Proactively offer solutions for current and future needs.
• Analyze compiled data and develop familiarity with process modules.

Skills

Communication

Flexible/motivated

Independent & team work

Data-driven with DOE/SPC

Mentoring other team members

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI CoPilot

Job description

KLA in the United States, specifically Northeast locations, focuses on delivering wafer processing solutions within the SPTS division. You will help advance process technology by implementing etch, dielectric, and deposition steps; and you will collaborate with internal teams to ensure equipment performance meets customer requirements.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3+ years of semiconductor experience, and a willingness to travel up to 50% for customer