KLA Corporation
Applications Development Engineer - BBP
Milpitas, CA
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DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and...
- To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before.
- Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Potentially support the development of a system at the customer site.
- Perform product diagnosis, problem resolution, interface with software and systems engineering to verify that hardware and software problems have been resolved.
- Document all test results and lessons learned in BKMs (Best Known Methods), training documents, Demo reports, or, Alpha/Beta test reports and transfer product knowledge to Field Applications teams.
Requirements
- Candidate must have master's or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or related fields.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Candidate must be a strong team player.
- 50-70% travel will be required
- Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience
- Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
Compensation
- $97,800.00 - $166,300.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
- Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
- If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Benefits
- Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
Company info
- The Broadband Plasma (BBP) division is the market-leading optical inspection system used by logic, foundry, and memory customers to detect critical defects at advanced nodes.
- The Applications Development Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing product applications for existing and pre-release products to provide maximum value to the customers.
Equal opportunity
- Statement
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
- For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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