Semiconductor Systems Engineer: Yield & Optimization

KLA-Belgium; Hillsboro, Beaverton (OR, OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) including company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA is seeking a System Engineer to support Intel development and manufacturing programs, driving product readiness, performance, and yield across development and ramp phases. This role partners with Intel fab engineering and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful deployment of KLA technologies in advanced semiconductor environments.

You will analyze manufacturing data, lead root‑cause analysis, define BKMs, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Engineering is required.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process development, yield engineering, or product development.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product development activities from early customer engagement through high-volume manufacturing.
• Analyze manufacturing, process, and tool performance data to identify yield, reliability, and performance trends.
• Lead root-cause analysis and structured problem solving for product and process issues.
• Collaborate with Intel fab engineers, process integration, and yield teams to drive improvements.
• Define, document, and maintain BKMs, process flows, and product learning.

Skills

MS/PhD in Engineering

Semiconductor manufacturing

Optical systems

Data analysis

Customer-facing

Travel up to 15%

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

None

Job description

KLA is seeking a System Engineer to support Intel development and manufacturing programs, driving product readiness, performance, and yield across development and ramp phases. This role partners with Intel fab engineering and cross‑functional teams to ensure successful deployment of KLA technologies in advanced semiconductor environments.

You will analyze manufacturing data, lead root‑cause analysis, define BKMs, and communicate findings to stakeholders.