KLA Tencor

Product Development Engineer

KLA Tencor$117K — $200K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • In-depth understanding of Systems Engineering principles in semiconductor systems
  • Strong skills in optical systems, opto-mechanics, mechatronics, and engineering disciplines
  • Command of physics and computational skills, especially in data processing
  • Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities in optics and precision mechanics
  • Experience with programming languages like Python and MATLAB is advantageous
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, hands-on mindset, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop system architectures based on requirements
  • Collaborate with teams to develop and validate metrology systems
  • Define and document specifications to meet project needs
  • Conduct systems analysis for performance and reliability
  • Create and execute test plans for system qualification
  • Provide engineering support for system adaptation and customer satisfaction
  • Coordinate with managers to meet project milestones

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • 401(K) plan with company matching contributions
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Development and career growth programs
  • Wellness and employee assistance benefits
  • Paid time off and family care leave options
Full Job Description

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

As part of the Systems Engineering team in FaST Division, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of products from concept to deployment, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of our cutting-edge optical film metrology systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop system architectures and characterize system performance according to requirements
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate metrology systems, including hardware, software, and control systems
  • Define and document system specifications to meet project requirements
  • Perform detailed systems analysis to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to qualify systems
  • Provide ongoing engineering support to ensure field systems adaption, sustainability, and customer satisfaction
  • Work with Product & Program Managers to ensure project milestones met on time

Qualifications:

  • In-depth understanding of Systems Engineering principles with strong experience on developing complex systems in the semiconductor industry
  • Outstanding skills in optical systems, opto-mechanics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
  • Strong command of general physics, math and computational skills are highly desirable
  • Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in optics, precision mechanics, image processing, and motion control systems
  • Experience on data processing, analytics, and statistics with programming languages such as Python and MATLAB would be a plus
  • Agility and ability to thrive on a fast-paced program, take on assignments in a nonfamiliar domain, and respond quickly to internal and customer site escalations
  • Demonstrated competencies of critical thinking, analysis, hands-on, teamwork, and ownership
  • Ability of domestic and international travel up to 25%

Minimum 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

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.

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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