Product Development Engineer (semiconductor/capital equipment)

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 117,800 - 200,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a proactive Systems Design Engineer to join our RAPID division, focusing on escalations and continuous improvement in the mask inspection product line.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional collaborations with engineering, manufacturing, and service, drive projects on the critical path, and help advance reliability, usability, and customer-focused engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in engineering/physical sciences with relevant field experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering projects.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-priority escalations and drive continuous improvement in escalation processes.
• Lead engineering development projects for mask inspection products in RAPID division.
• Assess risks and drive projects forward with attention to critical paths.
• Communicate cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and service to drive execution.
• Lead and influence team members to achieve engineering excellence and customer focus.
• Identify bottlenecks and remove obstacles to enable value-added work.

Skills

Systems design

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related field

MS degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice‑controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next‑generation devices to volume production quickly and cost‑effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost‑effective manufacturing.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

Seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Systems Design Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities and Scope

• This role will focus on managing high‑priority escalations and driving continuous improvement in the escalation process.


• The ideal candidate will be a strong problem solver with a passion for operational excellence and cross‑functional collaboration; lead engineering development projects for mask inspection products in the RAPID division of KLA.


• Assess, evaluate risks, and drive projects forward with an eye for critical path.


• Communicate cross‑functionally with a diverse team including engineering, manufacturing, and service to drive execution.


• Lead, encourage, empower, and influence team members to achieve excellence in engineering rigor, reliability, usability, and customer focus.


• Identify bottlenecks and remove obstacles for the team to focus on value‑add activities.


• Hold regular meetings between functional groups to ensure interdependencies are well understood and documented.

You will be a phenomenal fit for our team if you like:

• To work with pioneering technology with meaningful impact on the semiconductor industry.


• To work with passionate people with a diverse set of backgrounds.


• To build positive relationships and develop new skills in a high‑tech environment.


• To take on sophisticated and ambitious projects and succeed in the marketplace.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences.


• Great teammate with strong leadership, critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills.


• Curiosity and disposition towards learning fast beyond immediate knowledge span.


• Track record for leading teams through influence rather than direct reporting line.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree and 3 years of work experience or MS degree and 2 years of work experience in technical field.

Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually. Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.