Field Applications Engineer

$78,100 - $132,800/Yr

KLA - Boise, ID

Full-time - Entry Level

Boise, ID

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Field Applications Engineer at KLA is responsible for providing technical applications support for the development and implementation of KLA products in customer fabrication facilities. This role involves maintaining strategic client relationships, assisting sales staff, and ensuring that KLA products meet performance capabilities and expectations. The engineer will work closely with customers to understand their processes and technology trends, providing critical solutions for improved yield performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical applications support for KLA products in customer fabrication facilities.
• Make presentations on all aspects of products.
• Assist sales staff in assessing potential applications of company products to meet customer technical requirements and prepare detailed product specifications.
• Implement customer installation plans.
• Provide follow-up support in training customers and disseminating technical information on specific applications.
• Work on complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation, design of experiments, and communication between customers and specialists.
• Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Requirements

• MS/Ph.D. preferred in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Optics, Material Science or a related field.
• Experience in the semiconductor fabrication industry or equivalent experience and education.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Good balance between technical skills and people skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data analysis tools (Excel, JMP or equivalent).
• Knowledge of semiconductor device application and characterization.
• Familiarity with photolithography and overlay (IBO, DBO, SEM-OVL).
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols.

Benefits

• 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.
• Family care and bonding leave.