Working as part of our Etch, CVD, PVD Business unit team, the primary responsibilities of this role will be to perform field engineering & application activities related to PVD semiconductor thin film technology.
This will involve working on several different process module types and a huge range of applications at multiple customer sites, collecting data, investigating problems & generating new processes to meet the customer requirements, as well as an element of hardware testing.
Additional responsibilities would include writing technical reports for both internal and external use.
This role will also involve advising both KLA field teams and other members of the team on escalation status, application development and process tuning.

Experience directly with PVD, Etch, CVD process development & applications, with some PVD hardware knowledge in semiconductor industry would be highly advantageous.
Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written forms with HQ engineering teams.
Has some industry experience (ideally Semiconductor).
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in a chemistry, physics, or other relevant field.
A Creative and innovative approach to problem solving leading to novel but practical solutions.
The foresight and ability to collect, filter and analyze data to solve complex problems.
Good analytical skills including the ability to be hands on in fabs, measuring films, coordinating activities from experiment to result & reporting.
The ability to work both autonomously and as part of team.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package.
We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Applications Development Engineer – Etch, CVD, PVD

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