To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
KLA has manufacturing sites worldwide. The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality, builds our leading-edge technology. GOPS partners with KLA's global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products, working continuously to build better, faster and more cost-efficient solutions.What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
We are seeking an Applications Engineer for Integration for quality assurance of advanced laser-based systems.
This hands-on role combines frequent microscope-based inspections, process control, and root-cause analysis in a multidisciplinary environment involving optics, electronics, software, and chemical processes.
Requires ability to work under pressure and good communication skills, collaborate with system integrators and production teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality inspections and analysis during system integration and build stages, including intensive microscope-based work.
- Support and manage chemical laboratory processes, including working with different machines and hazardous materials in compliance with safety regulations.
- Analyze test results, identify trends, and support root-cause analysis of process and system issues.
- Assist in troubleshooting issues related to optics, electronics, software, and hardware, as they impact system performance and quality.
- Collaborate closely with machine integrators, process engineers, and production teams to stabilize processes and improve yield.
- Follow and help improve build procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols, particularly for laser-based systems.
- Document test results, deviations, corrective actions, and process observations according to quality requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Practical Engineer / Technician in Chemistry, Mechanics, Electronics, or a related technical field.
- 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a production, lab, or manufacturing environment (quality, process, or test-related).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, methodical approach.
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic production and integration environment.
- Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with different engineering disciplines.
- Basic working proficiency in English (documentation and communication).
Preferred Experience (Advantage)
- Experience working with multidisciplinary systems, production tools, or semiconductor-related equipment.
- Previous exposure to cleanroom, ISO-regulated, or safety-critical environments.
- Familiarity with laboratory safety, chemical handling, or optical inspection techniques.
Occasional domestic and international travel, including to the United States, may be required as part of this role
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
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.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Practical Engineer/Technician in Chemistry, Mechanics, Electronics, or related technical field
- 1-2 years hands-on experience in a production, lab, or manufacturing environment (quality, process, or test-related)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, methodical approach
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic production and integration environment
- Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Basic working proficiency in English (documentation and communication)
- Experience with multidisciplinary systems, production tools, or semiconductor-related equipment
- Previous exposure to cleanroom, ISO-regulated, or safety-critical environments
- Familiarity with laboratory safety, chemical handling, or optical inspection techniques
- Minimum of 4-6 years of related experience (note: conflicting experience statements in job posting)
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — U.S. programs include a formulaic 401(k) employer match with clearly described plan designs in company materials. Consistent plan structure and employer matching signal strong support for long‑term savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A broad base of employees is eligible for RSUs and can participate in an ESPP, extending ownership beyond executives. Company materials position equity as a core component of total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A quarterly profit‑sharing program and performance bonuses are outlined in filings, providing regular variable pay opportunities. These incentives complement base pay and equity to lift overall earnings in strong periods.
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What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
