KLA Tencor

Product Development Engineer

KLA Tencor$95K — $161K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering or related field; preferred experience in semiconductor equipment, automation, or robotics.
  • Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills focused on robotic hardware and complex equipment.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-level interactions and collaborations with customers and teams.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to work.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.
  • Master's degree with no work experience or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new features for KLA handler systems based on customer needs.
  • Define, document, and maintain system requirements for project objectives.
  • Develop and execute test plans to qualify and validate system functionality.
  • Conduct detailed root cause analysis for optimal system performance.
  • Provide engineering support for new system installations and customer escalations.
  • Collaborate with Product and Program Managers to meet project milestones.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
  • Participation in performance incentive programs.
  • 401(K) plan with company matching.
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
  • Student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement programs.
  • Development and career growth opportunities.
  • Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop new features for KLA handler systems and characterize system performance based on customer needs.
  • Define, document, and maintain system requirements to meet project objectives.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to qualify systems and validate functionality.
  • Perform detailed system root cause analysis to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
  • Provide engineering support for new system installations and customer escalations.
  • Collaborate with Product and Program Managers to ensure project milestones are met.


Preferred Qualifications
  • B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Professional or academic experience with semiconductor equipment, automation, or robotics is preferred
  • Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills. Having a systematic understanding of robotic hardware and complex equipment issues is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the division, as well as with customers, vendors, and cross-cultural teams.
  • Team-oriented with a can-do attitude and willingness to perform hands-on work.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • 15% domestic and international travel required.


Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Base Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $161,500.00 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.

About KLA Tencor

KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
Learn more about KLA Tencor
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+21.5%
Revenue
$6 billion
NASDAQ

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