Product Installation Engineer - SPTS - 90% Travel. Oregon Based

1000 KLA Corporation; Hillsboro, Beaverton (OR, OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

401(k) matching

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Company holidays

Family leave

Job summary

KLA Corporation in Hillsboro, OR is seeking a field service engineer to own installation of new tools at customer sites and ensure production readiness through precise execution. Expect 80-90% travel (domestic and international). You will troubleshoot complex system issues, prepare field service reports, mentor junior engineers, and communicate findings clearly.

US citizenship is required. You must follow procedures, provide data-backed decisions, and support post-activity quality feedback and

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Own installation of new tools at customer sites independently and only occasionally require guidance from managers.
• Follow all procedure and provide a consistent result within specified Cycle Times and exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies.
• Achieve a predictable production ready.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex system level problem during installations using standard procedures, troubleshooting techniques and install BKMs to resolve system level problems which have multiple causes.
• Know when to escape and provide clear communication with all previous actions and data to get the help needed.
• Take full ownership of install administrative tasks such as preparations of field service reports and daily pass downs on Installation progress and non-conformances.
• Contribute to post-activity Quality Feedback Report.
• Obtain all necessary international travel documents and manage their personal lives to be ready to travel for extended periods.
• Manage personal finances to prevent disruption to scheduled activities.
• Assist junior engineers as necessary.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance at customer sites.
• Can develop basic POAs.
• Provide phone and on-site support for junior engineers.

Skills

Semiconductor field experience

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.

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.

US Citizenship required for this position.

Own installation of new tools at customer sites independently and only occasionally require guidance from managers.

Follow all procedure and provide a consistent result within specified Cycle Times and exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies.

Achieve a predictable production ready.

Troubleshoot and repair complex system level problem during installations using standard procedures, troubleshooting techniques and install BKMs to resolve system level problems which have multiple causes.

Know when to escape and provide clear communication with all previous actions and data to get the help needed.

Take full ownership of install administrative tasks such as preparations of field service reports and daily pass downs on Installation progress and non-conformances.

Contribute to post-activity Quality Feedback Report.

Obtain all necessary international travel documents and manage their personal lives to be ready to travel for extended periods.

Manage personal finances to prevent disruption to scheduled activities.

80 - 90 % travel, domestic and internationally by commercial transportation to customer sites.

Assist junior engineers as necessary.

Provide guidance and technical assistance at customer sites.

Can develop basic POAs.

Provide phone and on-site support for junior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in semiconductor or related field/ military service experience.

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: $33.75 - $57.36 Per Hour

Primary Location: USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-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
• 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. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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