NPI Product Engineer

KLA; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentive

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

ESPP

Student debt assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Financial planning

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA, Milpitas, CA is seeking an NPI Product Engineer to gain a systems engineering level knowledge of wafer inspection systems, including image processing servers, wafer stages, vibration isolation, motion control, opto‑mechanical and automated wafer handling.

You will support customers in operation, installation, upgrade, diagnosis, repair and application, write technical reports, and drive NPI and sustaining work across Asia, USA and Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, IT/Software/Networking, Electronics, Optics, Mechanical, Software or related technical field.
• Hands-on experience building, operating, and solving problems for KLA Inspection systems.
• Knowledge of servers, electrical and mechanical systems, and/or motion control.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Results oriented, driven to excel and able to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Gain a systems engineering level knowledge of highly sophisticated wafer inspection systems, including image processing servers, wafer stage, vibration isolation, motion control, opto-mechanical and Automated Wafer handling.
• Support external and internal customers in the operation, installation, upgrade, diagnosis, repair and application of systems.
• Respond to situations where first-line support has failed to resolve problems by providing written plans of action by e-mail or hands-on assistance at customer sites in the Asia, USA and Europe.
• Write technical reports to communicate issues, analysis, technical assessments, system status, and engineering recommendations.
• Implement and supervise progress of the NPI/Sustaining work tasks, including diagnostic improvements, software feature requirements development, training plans and documentation planning.
• Work closely with Engineering teams, attending concept and design reviews to provide feedback on serviceability of new designs and potential improvements.
• Drive small projects in matrix environment

Skills

KLA inspection systems

Motion control

Server knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/related field)

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

As a NPI Product Engineer the responsibilities would include the following:

• Gain a systems engineering level knowledge of highly sophisticated, groundbreaking wafer inspection systems. Including the image processing servers, wafer stage, vibration isolation, motion control, opto‑mechanical and Automated Wafer handling subject areas
• Support external and internal customers in the operation, installation, upgrade, diagnosis, repair and application of systems.
• Respond to situations where first‑line support has failed to resolve problems by providing written plans of action by e‑mail or hands‑on assistance at customer sites in the Asia, USA and Europe.
• Write technical reports to communicate issues, analysis, technical assessments, system status, and engineering recommendations.
• Implement and supervise progress of the NPI/Sustaining work tasks. This will include Diagnostic improvements, software feature requirements development, training plans and documentation planning and contribution.
• Work closely with Engineering teams, attending concept and design reviews to provide feedback on serviceability of new designs and potential improvements
• Drive small projects in matrix environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, IT/Software/Networking, Electronics, Optics, Mechanical, Software or related technical field.
• Hands‑on experience building, operating, and solving problems for KLA Inspection systems.
• Knowledge of servers, electrical and mechanical systems, and/or motion control
• Person who will thrive in this job is interested in technology, human factors, business, driving improvements, and enjoys communicating and building working relationships.
• Knowledge or experience with industry standard problem solving methodologies and models.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Results oriented, looking for challenges, and driven to excel.
• Quick grasp of technical information.Motivated by helping others succeed, enjoys instructing, fixing, working with groups of people, and explaining sophisticated things as simply as possible.
• Flexibility to quickly adapt to dynamic environment (Adjust between program tasks and service team needs)
• Availability for travel both domestically and internationally up to 10‑20%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor’s Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years; or equivalent work experience

Base Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $161,500.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

Benefits

• participation in performance incentive programs
• 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
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.