Service System Engineer (Mechanical/Optical)

About the role

KLA makes inspection tools, metrology systems and process solutions for electronics manufacturing. Its Services team includes Engineering, which provides installation services and 24/7 technical support. As a Service System Engineer, you will drive design changes to optimize tool serviceability, cost of service and profitability, using predictive data analytics and AI. The role sits within the Services Engineering function and works closely with Tech Support, New Product Integration and Division Engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Influence designers to include features that improve predictability, AI, calibration and diagnostics, cost of service, reliability, design tolerances and IP protection.
• Create prototype hardware and run tests on and off system, then analyze data and recommend improvements.
• Use AI development tools to analyze large data sets, build models and create software features.
• Design tools that help TSEs, PE's and CSEs work more efficiently.
• Work with field data to turn hardware and software predictive design requirements into tool designs.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of system-level and technology-specific risks for optics, electronics, high-precision motion stages and servo systems.
• Preferred degrees: physics, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Qualifications: doctorate with no related work experience, master's degree with 3 years of related experience, or bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience.

Required skills

• Machine learning
• Python development

What we offer

• Base pay range of $97,000 to $164,900 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.