KLA Tencor

Technical Instructor (ECI)

KLA Tencor$66K — $112K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience with ECI or similar semiconductor equipment
  • Background in installation, service, or technical support of complex tools
  • Prior experience delivering training or mentoring engineers

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver technical training on advanced tools
  • Collaborate with engineering and field teams for product expertise
  • Create and improve training materials including digital modules
  • Lead training projects including planning and tracking
  • Translate complex documentation into engaging training content
  • Support hands-on activities to remain updated on product changes
  • Review service procedures and improve documentation

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(K) plan with company matching
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance
  • Wellness benefits including EAP
  • Paid time off and company 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

KLA is looking for a highly skilled Technical Trainer to join our team and play a key role in supporting training across ECI products. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with the ability to develop and deliver impactful training that enables global field teams to succeed.

As a Technical Trainer, you will collaborate closely with senior instructors, engineering teams, and field support partners to build your expertise on advanced semiconductor tools. You’ll take ownership of developing training programs, creating engaging learning content, and delivering high-quality training to field service engineers and customers worldwide.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop and deliver technical training on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced tools
  • Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to build deep product expertise
  • Create and continuously improve training materials, including presentations, videos, and digital learning modules
  • Lead training projects, including planning, stakeholder alignment, and progress tracking
  • Translate complex technical documentation into clear, structured, and engaging training content
  • Support hands-on activities such as tool builds, installs, upgrades, and field support to stay current on product changes
  • Review and validate service procedures and drive improvements to documentation
  • Leverage modern tools (e.g., virtual learning, simulations, AR) to enhance training delivery

What Makes You Successful

  • Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, organized training materials
  • Comfortable working independently and driving projects forward with minimal direction
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across global, cross-functional teams
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables
  • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
  • High attention to detail combined with the ability to see the bigger picture
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a global audience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ECI or similar semiconductor equipment
  • Background in installation, service, manufacturing, or technical support on complex tools
  • Prior experience delivering training or mentoring engineers (formal or informal)

Why This Role

This position offers the opportunity to grow your technical expertise while making a direct impact on the success of our global field teams. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with experts across the organization, and help shape how knowledge is shared and scaled across KLA.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR Master's Degree in related field

Base Pay Range: $31.74 - $53.95 Per Hour

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
NASDAQ

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