Product Development Engineer (Eng Mgmt / PLC Lead)(E)

KLA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is building a talent community for future opportunities in Product Development Engineering. This role is vital for advancing next-generation products, enhancing customer value, and collaborating across teams to define requirements. Ideal candidates will possess strong backgrounds in mechanical, optical, electrical, or systems design, and will be key in training staff and resolving technical issues at customer sites. Join a dynamic team that thrives on innovation and problem-solving, contributing to the future of semiconductor manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD) with 3 years, Master's with 6 years, or Bachelor's with 8 years in relevant fields.
• Experience in mechanical, optical, electrical, or systems design is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships within KLA and with suppliers.
• Understand customer use-cases and define requirements.
• Train Service and Manufacturing employees.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Optical Design

Electrical Engineering

Systems Design

Troubleshooting

Test Plan Creation

Education

Doctorate in Physics

Master's in Engineering

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Base Pay Range: $105,700.00 - $179,700.00

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits. Interns are eligible for some benefits. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location, and the displayed range reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location. Actual pay depends on factors such as location, skills, experience, and education. Your recruiter can provide more details during the hiring process.

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Our technologies are used in the production of nearly every electronic device worldwide. We invent systems and solutions for manufacturing wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. We invest 15% of sales back into R&D, focusing on innovation. Our teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers work with leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of future electronic devices. Life at KLA is exciting, and our teams thrive on solving challenging problems.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Product Development Engineers are central to KLA's technology. Although we currently do not have an open position, we are building our talent community and are interested in your background.

Apply to this posting for future opportunities with KLA.

Join our world-class Supply Chain Operations team! In this role, you will manage relationships within KLA and with suppliers, and be responsible for:

1. Engineering activities on the next generation of existing products, including development and release of new options, features, or cost reductions that add value for customers.
2. Understanding customer use-cases and working with other groups to define requirements.
3. Following through to release and support product enhancements effectively.
4. Training Service and Manufacturing employees.
5. Traveling to customer sites to resolve technical issues and support existing systems, as needed.
6. Experience in mechanical, optical, electrical, or systems design, overseeing sub-systems projects, troubleshooting, and creating test plans is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (PhD) with 3 years of related experience, Master's with 6 years, or Bachelor's with 8 years. Fields include Physics, Material Science, Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical Engineering.

Additional Benefits

KLA offers a comprehensive rewards package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, career development opportunities, financial planning, wellness benefits, paid time off, holidays, and family leave.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other protected statuses. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact us at [e-mail] or [phone] for accommodations or concerns about fraudulent postings. Verify employment through our official careers website. We do not ask for payment for employment or recruiting services, and do not work with recruiters charging fees.