Product Install Engineer - Extensive 90% + Travel Required

KLA; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA, a leader in semiconductor inspection and metrology, seeks a Product Installation Engineer to drive ontime installation and qualification of complex capital equipment at customer sites worldwide. You will be the face of KLA, ensuring smooth handoff, warranty start, and high customer satisfaction.

In this role, you will lead installations, diagnose issues, perform setup and verification, and collaborate with global teams to transfer tool ownership while documenting progress and maintaining

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Electronics Technology (ASET) or equivalent work experience in supporting complex capital equipment for the semiconductor industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of electronics, optics, mechanical, electromechanical, and electrooptical systems.
• Experience with highvacuum systems strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and qualify advanced KLA systems at customer sites globally, ensuring installations are completed on schedule and meet quality standards
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues during installation by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Perform setup, alignment, calibration, and verification of highly complex semiconductor capital equipment
• Collaborate crossfunctionally with KLA regions, engineering, and customer teams to verify system performance and transfer tool ownership
• Provide clear status updates to all stakeholders throughout the installation process
• Complete installation documentation and administrative requirements accurately and on time
• Secure warranty signoff on newly installed tools

Skills

Electronics systems

High Vacuum

Windows/Unix

MS Office

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Associate of Science in Electronics Technology (ASET) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The KLA Services team consists of Service Sales, Marketing, Spares Supply Chain Management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, Digital Solutions and Analytics, and Technical Product Support. Our services organization maximizes the value of our customers' KLA assets - with highly trained service and product support engineers providing installation services and 24/7 technical support and parts delivery through our extensive supply chain network.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Position available in Richardson TX, Phoenix, AZ or Milpitas CA

Be the Face of KLA Technology at Our Customer Sites Worldwide

At KLA, our Product Installation Engineers (IEs) are the critical first connection between our customers and their new, highly advanced equipment. This role is instrumental in shaping the customer's first-and lasting-impression of KLA products, services, and technical excellence.

As a Product Installation Engineer, you will lead the ontime installation and qualification of complex capital equipment, ensuring smooth handoff, predictable cycle times, and a successful warranty start. You'll represent KLA directly with customers, taking ownership of installation performance and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do:

• Install and qualify advanced KLA systems at customer sites globally, ensuring installations are completed on schedule and meet quality standards

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues during installation by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions

• Perform setup, alignment, calibration, and verification of highly complex semiconductor capital equipment

• Collaborate crossfunctionally with KLA regions, engineering, and customer teams to verify system performance and transfer tool ownership

• Provide clear status updates to all stakeholders throughout the installation process

• Complete installation documentation and administrative requirements accurately and on time

• Secure warranty signoff on newly installed tools

How You’ll Work:

• Operate independently while following documented procedures, exercising sound technical judgment within defined guidelines

• Work under guidance from managers and senior IEs, with increasing autonomy as experience grows

• Engage effectively in crosscultural and crossfunctional environments

• Extensive travel domestically and internationally to support customer installations worldwide

What You Bring (Qualifications):

• Strong knowledge of electronics, optics, mechanical, electromechanical, and electrooptical systems

• Experience with highvacuum systems strongly preferred

• Comfort working with computer systems, operating systems, and networking (Windows, Unix, or similar environments)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

• Excellent analytical, problemsolving, and troubleshooting abilities

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Highly selfmotivated, organized, and detailoriented

• Able to work effectively across cultures, functions, and geographies

Minimum Qualifications

Associate of Science in Electronics Technology (ASET) or equivalent work experience in supporting complex capital equipment for the semiconductor industry is required.

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $31.78 - $54.04 Per Hour Primary Location: USA-AZ-Phoenix-KLA

KLA'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.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews-whether virtual or in person-is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

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 [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.

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