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 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.

The ICOS Vision Systems division focuses on the backend of the line semiconductor industry providing fully automated tools to inspect and sort, finished integrated circuit packages. For more than 15 years, ICOS has been a market leader with tray-to-tray and tray-to-tape inspection and sorting tools found in the production facilities of all major chipmakers in the world. Our market-leading technology and superior customer service requires strong talent in optics, machine control, algorithms and applications within our engineering teams. The ICOS division headquarters are in Leuven, Belgium with additional engineering and manufacturing operations in Singapore and Shenzhen (China).

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

You will be part of a team of technical specialists supporting the roll out of new products to customers as well as using this expertise to include customer requirements in new product developments.

Responsibilities:

The applications engineer will have following responsibilities in the team:

• Perform the feasibility study on new samples provided by customers. This includes getting a good understanding of the customer expectations, discussing with our design engineering teams to work out the most optimal solution, preparing a report for the customer.
• Represent the applications team in selected new product development programs. Join design reviews, formulate usability ideas, prepare and conduct internal alpha test plans, present to senior management in milestone meetings etc.
• Write down detailed requirements for product improvements and discuss them with the different stakeholders, including the design engineering teams.
• Perform acceptance testing of newly developed customer features before rolling them out to the customer.
• Support beta installations at customers when required
• Prepare technical training material and conduct the training to other KLA employees

Profile :

• You have a Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with industry experience
• Experience as a technical specialist or application engineer in high technological products is an advantage but not a must
• Like to work at the tool for most of the time
• You can handle multiple projects with tight deadlines, requiring exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be resilient, adaptable, and able to maintain a positive attitude under pressure
• You are dynamic and like to interact with people
• Excellent organizational, analytical, project management and self-leadership skills
• A keen technical mind, an eye for detail, a positive drive and committing to results
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills as well as the ability to absorb and transfer knowledge to others
• Proficient in English with good communication skills
• Product training experience is a plus
• This is a position based in Belgium, Haasrode, with occasional travel to our customers all over the world

KLA offers an exciting and multinational environment at the forefront of high-technology and a market highly competitive package. KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

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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