Field Applications Engineer, SoCal – Customer Engagement

KLA Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA Corporation, a leader in semiconductor process solutions, seeks an Applications Engineer to advance customer priorities by delivering high-impact work across the SPTS division. The role is field-based, customer-facing, and involves significant travel to customer sites.

Primary location is Southern California, with global support and rapid deployment across regions. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Bachelor's in a relevant science or engineering field and have 3+ years in semiconductor

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline required.
• 3+ years of hands-on semiconductor industry experience (process engineering).
• Experience with report writing and progress presentations.
• Lean/6-Sigma concepts familiarity is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools for efficient workflows.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, demonstrate, and implement process solutions meeting customer requirements; primary location in Southern California.
• Install customer-specific processes on new and used systems with validated specs.
• Enhance procedures to deliver high-quality equipment and meet customer expectations.
• Attend on-site and provide remote support for customers.

Skills

Communication with engineers and execs

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's Degree in science or engineering

Bachelor's Degree in science or engineering

Job description

KLA Corporation, a leader in semiconductor process solutions, seeks an Applications Engineer to advance customer priorities by delivering high-impact work across the SPTS division. The role is field-based, customer-facing, and involves significant travel to customer sites.

Primary location is Southern California, with global support and rapid deployment across regions. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Bachelor's in a relevant science or engineering field and have 3+ years in semiconductor