Field Application Engineer

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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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

We are looking for a FIELD APPLICATIONS ENGINEER to provide Applications
support for the development and implementation of KLA inspection tools for LS Division at customerfacilities.

Responsibilities include:

Technical Support: Driving acceptance of new tools at customer sites. Create recipes for
regular production support. Develop Best Known Methods for customer use cases driving
product adoption and differentiate vs. competition. Train operators & engineers on the
equipment. Analyze tool performance and work in team with Service and Tech Support
organization on problem solving. Work on complex problems and develop unique solutions
to meet customers requirements.

Project management: Identify and manage priorities and milestones. Develop clear project
schedule and track progress. Work in synergy with defectivity and metrology Applications
Eng. Business Unit management and Division. Develop value proposition and effective
project summaries for Executive meetings.

Communication: Establish regular communication with the customer. Present and highlight
the system values for customer use cases and differentiate vs. competition. Communicate
results and issues with the Division. Execute plan of actions and collect data.

Pre - sale support: Assist sales and marketing in potential opportunities and/or competitive
situation. Helping with brainstorming strategy for penetration of new customers and adoption.

Essential Technical Skills:

Knowledge of Advanced Optics technology Physics Material Science
IC Process background: previous customer/industry experience is a plus
Solid understanding of semiconductor process technologies.
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Project management experience - Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel
Have creative thinking approach to deal with new customer challenges
Excellent problem-solving skills

Important Skills:
Be a driver influence situations by facts.
Successful with multiple cultures environment
Successful execution of projects in highly pressurized environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Languages: Fluent English and German (both written and spoken) Chinese knowledge is a plus
• Physics Material Science Micro/ Nano Electronic Eng. field of studies will be preferred.
• Bachelors Level Degree with > 3 years Semiconductor industry experience as process / Apps Eng
• Masters Level Degree with at least 1-2 years of experience.
• PHD degree is a plus.

The candidate needs to be a hands-on type of person aggressively interested in learning new things and keen on communicating with customers and internally.
Frequent (> 50%) travel is required.

We offer a competitive family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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