KLA Tencor

Product Engineer

KLA Tencor$85K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Bachelor's degree with 2 years related experience or equivalent work experience
  • Strong system-level knowledge in capital equipment or advanced manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience in technical service, troubleshooting, or product support
  • Ability to link engineering design and real-world service issues
  • Passion for problem-solving and enhancing product performance in the field

Responsibilities

  • Own serviceability across the product lifecycle, partnering with engineering on service-related product design
  • Lead product support strategy, including Service Readiness Reviews and Design for Service plans
  • Drive reliability and cost optimization to enhance field performance
  • Enhance field execution by developing Best Known Methods and training programs
  • Support the installed base by analyzing field issues and improving service documentation
  • Engage directly with customers through on-site support for tool installations and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Participate in performance incentive programs
  • 401(K) with company matching
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance
  • Wellness benefits including employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Development and career growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Group/Division
The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Product Engineer - Product Support

We are seeking a self-motivated, process-driven Product Engineer to join our Product Support team. This role is responsible for defining and executing product service strategies for the KLA-ECI Division, ensuring robust serviceability across the full Product Life Cycle (PLC).

At KLA, we don't just build cutting-edge semiconductor equipment-we empower innovation at the system level. We are looking for a self-driven, technically curious Product Engineer with strong system-level understanding of chemistry within capital equipment and a passion for field service and product support.

This is a high-impact role where you will bridge engineering, service, and customers-owning how our products are supported, maintained, and continuously improved across their lifecycle.

Why This Role Stands Out
  • Work on complex capital equipment systems combining chemistry, hardware, and service engineering
  • Directly influence product design for serviceability and reliability
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Service, and global teams
  • Gain customer-facing exposure supporting real-world deployments
  • Play a key role in new product introductions (NPI) and long-term product success


What You'll Do
  • Own serviceability across the product lifecycle (PLC)
    Partner with engineering early in development to ensure products are designed with service, reliability, and uptime in mind
  • Lead Product Support Strategy
    Develop and execute Service Readiness Reviews (SRR) and Design for Service (DFS) plans for new product releases
  • Drive Reliability & Cost Optimization
    Improve field performance through preventive maintenance optimization, troubleshooting insights, and retrofit strategies
  • Enhance Field Execution & Best Practices
    Collaborate with global teams to develop and refine Best Known Methods (BKMs) and deliver impactful training
  • Support the Installed Base
    Analyze field issues, refine service documentation, improve training, and drive continuous improvement across global operations
  • Engage Directly with Customers
    Travel onsite to support tool installs, escalations, and performance optimization


What We're Looking For
  • Strong system-level knowledge within capital equipment or advanced manufacturing environments
  • Hands-on experience in technical service, troubleshooting, or product support
  • Ability to connect engineering design with real-world service challenges
  • Passion for solving complex problems and improving product performance in the field
  • Strong collaboration skills across engineering, service, and customer teams


Travel
  • Approximately 20% travel, including domestic and occasional international trips


Ideal Background
  • Semiconductor or capital equipment industry experience
  • Technical Support Engineer (TSE), or Product Engineer background
  • Experience supporting systems involving chemical processes, semiconductor process equipment, fluid systems, or material interactions


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years; OR equivalent work experience


Base Pay Range: $85,600.00 - $145,500.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa-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
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