Product Installation Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment) - 90%+ Travel

About the role

KLA's Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit supplies inspection, metrology and analytics systems to chip manufacturers, and its Instrumentation division designs metrology and inspection tools. As a Product Installation Engineer, you will be the first point of contact for customers at their sites, leading the on-time installation and qualification of complex semiconductor capital equipment and securing warranty sign-off. The selected candidate must work 6 days a week, 10 hours a day, with extensive domestic and international travel.

Key responsibilities

• Install and qualify advanced KLA systems at customer sites worldwide, on schedule and to quality standards
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues during installation, finding root causes and applying solutions
• Perform setup, alignment, calibration and verification of complex semiconductor equipment
• Work with KLA regions, engineering and customer teams to verify system performance and transfer tool ownership
• Give clear status updates to stakeholders and complete installation documentation accurately and on time
• Secure warranty sign-off on newly installed tools

Required profile

• Master's degree with 0 years of related experience, or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience
• Ability to work independently following documented procedures, with growing autonomy under the guidance of managers and senior IEs
• Comfortable in cross-cultural, cross-functional settings and highly self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented

Required skills

• Knowledge of electronics, optics, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems
• Experience with high-vacuum systems strongly preferred
• Computer systems, operating systems and networking (Windows, Unix or similar)
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities

What we offer

• Pay range of $31.78 to $47.00 per hour, depending on role, level and location
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave