KLA - Meridian, ID
posted 3 months ago
The Applications Development Engineer position at KLA focuses on optical inspection within the Broadband Plasma Division (BBP). This role is pivotal in enabling growth by providing market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems essential for advanced integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing. The successful candidate will work closely with logic, foundry, and memory customers who rely on BBP products to identify yield-critical defects, facilitating process debugging and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. In this role, the engineer will develop a deep understanding of product operations, applications, and customer processes. This includes collaborating with key customers to ensure that KLA products are effectively adopted and tailored to address their specific challenges. The engineer will also engage in pre-sale activities, which encompass product demonstrations, presentations, and the creation of technical documentation, as well as participation in trade shows. Post-sale responsibilities will involve customer training, ongoing support, and the development of new use cases based on customer feedback and requirements. Additionally, the engineer will provide support to internal teams, including service, engineering, and operations, ensuring that customer needs are met and aligned with product offerings.