Wafer Inspection Systems Engineer

KLA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,100 - 170,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA's SFS‑ADE division in Boise seeks a Product Development Engineer to join a team delivering state‑of‑the‑art wafer inspection equipment. You will independently respond to solution requests and adopt KLA instrument tools to maximize value for wafer fabrication customers.

The role emphasizes system design, cross‑functional collaboration, and customer escalation resolution, with up to 50% international travel. Doctorate or equivalent experience preferred, strong engineering background required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master’s Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor’s Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive resolution of complex customer escalations by coordinating cross‑functional division teams including R&D, Applications, Software, Hardware, and Service, ensuring root cause is identified and corrective actions are implemented effectively
• Provide sustained engineering support for fielded systems to enable successful customer adoption, long‑term product sustainability, and high customer satisfaction
• Define, document, and review system specifications and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps
• Contribute to system design and development activities, including architecture definition, performance characterization, and validation of advanced metrology systems
• Act as a system‑level technical owner for customer support by understanding customer requirements, translating them into actionable technical expectations, and ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives
• Support customers globally through international travel as required, providing onsite troubleshooting, escalation support, and technical engagement to strengthen customer partnerships

Skills

Systems Engineering

Optical systems

Mechatronics

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Python

MATLAB

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

Education

Doctorate

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

KLA's SFS‑ADE division in Boise seeks a Product Development Engineer to join a team delivering state‑of‑the‑art wafer inspection equipment. You will independently respond to solution requests and adopt KLA instrument tools to maximize value for wafer fabrication customers.

The role emphasizes system design, cross‑functional collaboration, and customer escalation resolution, with up to 50% international travel. Doctorate or equivalent experience preferred, strong engineering background required.