Semiconductor Tech Development Trainer

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K) matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Technical Development Instructor in Milpitas, CA to partner with engineering on next-generation semiconductor technology and transform innovations into world-class training for service engineers and customers worldwide.

This role suits either seasoned technical professionals moving into training or learning professionals seeking deeper engagement with advanced systems. You will design blended learning, collaborate across teams, and explore AR/MR and AI-assisted content creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Technical Education, Instructional Design, or related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to rapidly learn complex technical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Become a technical subject matter expert on selected new semiconductor products or platforms during early development phases.
• Design and develop blended learning solutions including digital learning, instructor-led training, hands-on labs, performance support tools, certifications, simulations, and emerging learning technologies.
• Create instructor guides, learner materials, assessments, certification paths, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Support, Manufacturing, and Field organizations to ensure technical accuracy as products evolve.
• Define multi-level competency and certification frameworks.
• Deliver specialized training for alpha/beta customers, early-adopter field engineers, and Train-the-Trainer programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Learning agility

Technical comprehension

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Technical Education/Instructional Design

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

KLA is seeking a Technical Development Instructor in Milpitas, CA to partner with engineering on next-generation semiconductor technology and transform innovations into world-class training for service engineers and customers worldwide.

This role suits either seasoned technical professionals moving into training or learning professionals seeking deeper engagement with advanced systems. You will design blended learning, collaborate across teams, and explore AR/MR and AI-assisted content creation.