Kla
Product Development Engineer
Boise, ID
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$170kDetected 1 day ago
PythonMATLABStatisticsCustomer SupportSystems EngineeringMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringAR/VRResearchCommunication
About the role
- Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
- No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us.
Responsibilities
- Lead and drive resolution of complex customer escalations by coordinating cross-functional division teams including R&D, Applications, Software, Hardware, and Service, ensuring root cause is identified and corrective actions are implemented effectively
- Provide sustained engineering support for fielded systems to enable successful customer adoption, long‑term product sustainability, and high customer satisfaction
- Define, document, and review system specifications and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps
- Contribute to system design and development activities, including architecture definition, performance characterization, and validation of advanced metrology systems
- Act as a system‑level technical owner for customer support by understanding customer requirements, translating them into actionable technical expectations, and ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives
Requirements
- Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience
- Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years
- Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
- Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles with experience developing, deploying, and supporting complex systems in the semiconductor industry
- Demonstrated technical depth in one or more areas: optical systems, opto‑mechanics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
- Solid foundation in physics, mathematics, and computational methods, with strong analytical and system‑level problem‑solving skills
- Experience with data processing, analytics, and statistical analysis
- proficiency in Python and MATLAB is a plus
- Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced environments, take ownership of technically ambiguous problems, and lead or support customer escalations
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 50% to support customers and onsite escalations
- Minimum Qualifications
- Base Pay Range: $100,100.00 - $170,200.00 Annually
- Primary Location: USA-ID-Boise-KLA
- KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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, and family care and bonding leave.
Nice to have
- Company Overview
- KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
- 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.
Skills
- Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies.
Compensation
- $100,100.00 - $170,200.00 Annually
- 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.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
Company info
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
Equal opportunity
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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