Systems Engineer

Product Development Engineer

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs.

The Product Development Engineer will support Intel development and manufacturing programs by driving product readiness, performance, and yield across development and ramp phases. This role partners closely with Intel fab engineering, KLA internal R&D, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful deployment of KLA technologies in advanced semiconductor environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support product development activities 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
• Collaborate 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
• Translate customer feedback into actionable inputs for KLA R&D and product teams
• Communicate technical findings clearly to internal stakeholders and customer partners

Qualifications

• MS, or PhD in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Physics, or related field)
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process development, yield engineering, or product development
• Outstanding skills in optical systems, opt-mechanics, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a customer-facing, cross-functional environment
• Experience working with or supporting Intel fabs is strongly preferred
• Ability to travel local and international up to 15%

Preferred Experience

• Statistical data analysis, DOE, yield analysis
• Familiarity with fab operations and product ramp environments
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor tools or development programs

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Base Pay Range: $80,800.00 - $137,400.00 Annually

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.