Process Applications Engineer

Base Pay Range: $78,100.00 - $132,800.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MA-Remote-US03K

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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

SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Group/Division

SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

The applications team is our field based, customer-facing organization for process-based needs and this position is geared towards people who has interest and/or is experienced in the semiconductor industry.

Responsibilities

• Primary purpose of this position is to understand, deliver, demonstrate, and fully implement a process solution that meets and aims to exceed our customer requirements – primary location is in Northeast United States.
• Installation of customer specific processes on systems and testing compliance with agreed process specification (“process transfer”).
• Improvement in procedures and specifications related to the delivery of quality equipment to the customer – including improvement on existing processes to exceed customer requirements.
• On-site attendance for process installation acceptance, process development and process update meetings, along with remote support for customers.
• Collaboration with internal SPTS groups to ensure both proper process transfer and issues reporting.
• Collaboration with sales team on new applications or potential for future tool sales
• Make presentations for all onsite projects – executive reviews and deeper summaries – proactively offering solutions to problems as needed
• In depth compilation analysis of data – some of it complex with multiple variables
• Develop familiarity with necessary process modules and endpoint capabilities

Key Behavioral Competencies

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels within the Company.
• Flexible and highly motivated with a “hands on”, “can do” approach.
• Able to work as part of a small team or in an unsupervised role with generally tight deadlines.
• Able to carry out relevant project work in a multi-tasked manner.
• Able to effectively mentor other team members as required.
• Willingness to work away from home at specific customer site(s) or abroad for extended periods of time on short notice

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant science or engineering discipline – ideally holding a Masters degree
• Knowledge of clean room procedures and analytical instrumentation desired.
• Experience of report writing / progress presentations on a routine and frequent basis – using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with basic Lean/6-sigma definitions desired
• Experience dealing with customers and ability to handle difficult situations
• Hands-on experience of process engineering with basic understanding of general semiconductor manufacturing flows a bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's or PhD Level Degree with 0-15 years of process engineering experience

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following:  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.

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.

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