Application Engineer

Job description

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.

The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems.

There is never a dull moment with us. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications As an Application Engineer within the AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) Application team, you will support Lumina and related product lines by developing and validating application capabilities, closing detection gaps, and supporting customer deployments across global accounts (e.g., Unimicron, AT&S, Toppan, Samsung).

Responsibilities include: application testing and specification, defect detection algorithm support, recipe and calibration development, field/customer support, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D and software teams to drive product and process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related technical field Experience with optical inspection, semiconductor/PCB manufacturing, or imaging systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Hands-on experience with application testing, data analysis, and reporting
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional and global teams Willingness to support customer engagements, including occasional travel We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package.

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