Field Applications Engineer

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 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

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 2-3 years Semiconductor industry experience as process / Apps Eng
• Masters Level Degree
• 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

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview to become an employee or for equipment. Further KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLAs Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication an interview an offer of employment or that an employee is not legitimate please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Active Directory,Technical Documentation,Windows,On-Site Support,Test Equipment,Linux,Internet,Preventive Maintenance,Technical Assistance,Troubleshoot,Problem Resolution,Setup,hardware,Technical Support,UNIX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1