Product Engineer

KLA
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor
1200 Woodridge Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2025
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. Group/Division With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications As a member of the systems engineering team, the candidate will be the engineering tool owner and will coordinate tool operating and maintenance activities across multi-functional teams. The candidate will perform these tasks: Coordinate with the KLA global tool user community to ensure local tools are available for engineers worldwide during their work shifts. Complete critical tool performance calibration, specification validation, and periodic preventative maintenance. Monitor local and remote tool performance, and assist resolving tool issues. In the event of challenging tool problems, perform detailed investigation into the root cause of the tool failure through a structured problem solving process. During critical activities, evening and weekend on-call support may be needed. Author clear and concise summaries of test results to share lessons learned with the technical community, and drive updates to service procedures on both development versions and released versions of tool products. Collaborate with global KLA engineering community to find solutions to problems on candidate's tools and tools managed by other product engineers. Troubleshoot and maintain metrology and inspection tools to maintain both tool performance and uptime at high levels. Work in an ISO Class 5 clean room. Travel up to 25% of the time. Travel may be higher during initial training. This role requires 5 days a week onsite presence. Preferred Qualifications Degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering Inquisitive investigative skills for finding and solving system-level problems Design of Experiments (DOE) expertise Enthusiasm and curiosity to learn. A solid understanding of precision instruments. Semiconductor Capital Equipment OEM experience preferable Strong interpersonal presentation skills and technical writing skills 5+ years of hands-on experience operating and servicing vacuum systems 5+ years experience working in a clean room Experience with electrical safety, and chemical hazard / safety Minimum Qualifications Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years Degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering Inquisitive investigative skills for finding and solving system-level problems Design of Experiments (DOE) expertise Enthusiasm and curiosity to learn. A solid understanding of precision instruments. Semiconductor Capital Equipment OEM experience preferable Strong interpersonal presentation skills and technical writing skills 5+ years of hands-on experience operating and servicing vacuum systems 5+ years experience working in a clean room Experience with electrical safety, and chemical hazard / safety Minimum Qualifications Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years Base Pay Range: $74,800.00 - $127,200.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. 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. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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. 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 KLA's 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. 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