Product Development Engineer - FaST

About the role

KLA's Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division delivers metrology solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, such as film thickness, critical dimensions, composition and resistivity measurements. As a Product Development Engineer, you will help develop and support next-generation optical critical dimension metrology systems, starting with improvement projects and field and manufacturing support for the current product line, then moving into next-generation product development. The role involves leading design efforts, troubleshooting diagnostics and working with experts in optics, electronics, mechanics, software and algorithms.

Key responsibilities

• Lead design efforts or write specifications for system components, including design reviews, part procurement, testing, integration and ECOs to release new parts.
• Contribute to prototype testing by helping write the test plan and running experiments on critical components, subsystems and modules.
• Provide input to acceptance criteria for incoming materials, including outsourced subsystems.
• Drive small team efforts on product-level issues such as design issues, supplier issues, manufacturing escalations and improvement projects.
• Develop performance and troubleshooting diagnostics for existing and new products.
• Lead product or feature introduction, including drafting test, alignment, calibration, manufacturing or service manuals, and train operations and field personnel.
• Research and evaluate new product features and concepts for next-generation systems.
• Resolve system issues at customer sites or in manufacturing, work with global engineers to establish root cause and plans of action, and standardize solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree plus 2 years, or PhD.
• Strong background in engineering or physical sciences with analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to diagnose system issues, find root causes and drive solutions, and communicate clearly to colleagues, customers, vendors and across cultures.
• Some travel (less than 25%) for complex cases requiring on-site support.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience constructing and aligning opto-mechanical systems is highly desirable.
• Experience diagnosing and solving complex problems across whole systems.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $117,800 to $172,800 annually.
• 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.