NPI Product Engineer

About the role

KLA, which makes inspection tools and metrology systems for the semiconductor industry, is hiring an NPI Product Engineer in its KLA Services team. The role advances business priorities by delivering high-impact work across the engineer's area of expertise, supporting the operation, installation, upgrade, diagnosis, repair and application of wafer inspection systems.

Key responsibilities

• Build a systems engineering understanding of wafer inspection systems, including image processing servers, wafer stage, vibration isolation, motion control, opto-mechanics and automated wafer handling.
• Support external and internal customers in the operation, installation, upgrade, diagnosis, repair and application of systems.
• Provide written plans of action by e-mail or hands-on assistance at customer sites in Asia, the USA and Europe when first-line support fails.
• Write technical reports covering issues, analysis, assessments, system status and engineering recommendations.
• Implement and supervise NPI and sustaining work, including diagnostic improvements, software feature requirements, training plans and documentation.
• Work with Engineering teams at concept and design reviews to give feedback on serviceability of new designs.
• Drive small projects in a matrix environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, IT/Software/Networking, Electronics, Optics, Mechanical, Software or a related technical field.
• Two years of proven experience.
• Hands-on experience building, operating and troubleshooting KLA inspection systems.
• Interest in technology, human factors and business, with a drive to improve and communicate clearly.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and to travel domestically and internationally up to 10-20%.

Required skills

• Knowledge of servers, electrical and mechanical systems and/or motion control.
• Knowledge of industry-standard problem-solving methodologies.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $85,600 to $145,500 annually, depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentives 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.