Applications Development Engineer - LS-SWIFT

Disability Solutions - Milpitas, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Milpitas, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The position involves supporting laser scanning wafer inspection products at KLA, a leader in semiconductor manufacturing technology. The role requires engaging with customers to demonstrate product performance, collaborating with various internal teams, and acting as a technical lead for new product development and application engineering. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and be willing to travel frequently to support customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Support laser scanning wafer inspection products.
• Act as applications expert during the development and characterization of next-generation products.
• Engage with customers to showcase product performance at customer facilities or during in-house demonstrations.
• Prove technical superiority of KLA tools over competitor tools during evaluations.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, and service teams to ensure smooth customer support.
• Act as technical lead to develop new use cases and mentor local application engineers.
• Track critical projects in real time and provide updates to management.

Requirements

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree; Master's Level Degree with 3 years of related work experience; or Bachelor's Level Degree with 5 years of related work experience.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Creative, self-motivated, and collaborative attitude.
• Background in IC processing/semiconductor equipment is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(K) with company matching.
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
• Student debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Development and career growth opportunities.
• Financial planning benefits.
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Family care and bonding leave.