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

KLA; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 46,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

ESPP

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

KLA sits at the forefront of precision electronics in Hillsboro, Oregon. This role focuses on installing and commissioning new tools at customer sites, often independently, to ensure production-ready performance.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, document progress, and support junior engineers on site and remotely. Candidates should have about 3 years in semiconductors (or military service), be prepared for heavy travel (80-90%), and bring strong problem-solving and communication skills to

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in semiconductor or related field.
• Ability to travel 80-90% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission new tools at customer sites with minimal guidance.
• Troubleshoot and repair system-level problems during installations.
• Prepare field service reports and installation progress updates.
• Provide on-site and phone support to junior engineers.
• Travel 80-90% to customer sites, domestically and internationally.

Skills

Field service

Troubleshooting

Customer support

Travel readiness

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

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

• participation in performance incentive programs
• eligibility for additional benefits
• 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.

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 at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.