Systems Engineer – Semiconductor Yield & Process Support

About the role

KLA's Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit supplies inspection, metrology and analytics systems to chip manufacturers, while its Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division delivers metrology solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. As a Systems Engineer, you will support Intel development and manufacturing programs by driving product readiness, performance and yield across development and ramp phases, partnering with Intel fab engineering, KLA internal R&D and cross-functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support product development from early customer engagement through high-volume manufacturing
• Analyze manufacturing, process and tool performance data to identify yield, reliability and performance trends
• Lead root-cause analysis and structured problem solving for product and process issues
• Work with Intel fab engineers, process integration and yield teams to drive improvements
• Define, document and maintain Best Known Methods (BKMs), process flows and product learning
• Support tool qualification, characterization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Turn customer feedback into inputs for KLA R&D and product teams
• Communicate technical findings clearly to internal stakeholders and customer partners

Required profile

• MS or PhD in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Physics or related field); alternatively a Master's degree with 0 years of related experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process development, yield engineering or product development
• Experience working with or supporting Intel fabs is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel locally and internationally up to 15%

Required skills

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Optical systems, opt-mechanics, electrical or mechanical engineering
• Preferred: statistical data analysis, DOE, yield analysis, familiarity with fab operations and product ramp environments, hands-on experience with semiconductor tools or development programs

What we offer

• Base pay range of $100,100 to $170,200 annually, depending on role, level and location
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave