Field Application 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. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. 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 Customer Engagement (CE) team is our field based, customer facing organization consisting of Technical Engagement Managers and Application Engineers. The team partners closely with our customers to provide a comprehensive portfolio of products, software, and expertise, to help customers manage yield throughout their fabrication process—from research and development to final volume production. Responsibilities of this group include maintaining strategic client relationships, partnering with our sales team in identifying and closing sales opportunities, ensuring our products meet performance capabilities & expectations, providing critical solutions for improved yield performance, and collecting requirements for future products by understanding customer processes and technology trends. Partnering with our sales organization and factory divisions, this diverse and dynamic team helps ensure alignment between customer needs and product offerings to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Job Description

We are looking for an Applications Engineer, based in Grenoble (FR) or Agrate (IT), to support our European customers, develop new BKM’s in order to increase product adoption, lead project activity at customer sites and drive pre-sales and post-sales activities for our overlay measurement platform.

Major Responsibilities include:

✓ Provide technical applications support for the development and implementation of KLA overlay products at European customers fabrication facilities.

✓ Makes presentations on all aspects of products and provides customer trainings.

✓ Drive product adoption at customer sites.

✓ Collaborate closely with overlay divisional team and local Business Unit to achieve KLA business goals.

Technical Skills:

✓ Experiences in optical metrology is a benefit.

✓ Understanding of how to use statistics to derive significant results.

✓ Have creative thinking approach to deal with new customer challenges.

Important Skills:

✓ Excellent presentation and communication skills

✓ Excellent problem-solving skills

✓ Excellent customer relation and teamwork skills

✓ Be a driver

✓ Ability to work in a driven and very fast paced customer-oriented environment.

✓ Willingness to travel up to 50% of time.

Basic Qualifications:

✓ Master Degree in Materials Science, Physics or Electronics/Electrical engineering or an equivalent education in a related field, PhD is a plus.

✓ Languages: fluent English, French or Italian is a plus

✓ 3 years of semiconductor IC fab experience would be beneficial. Statistic software (eg. JMP) knowledge is a plus.

✓ Driving license

What makes this position unique? Key challenges that must be addressed in this position:

The position offers the opportunity to develop and use process knowledge and experience to implement solution and differentiated use case along KLA’s tools. The candidate needs to be a hands-on type person, energetically interested in learning new things and keen on communicating with KLA divisions and customers. Regular domestic and international travel. The position is based in Grenoble, France or Agrate, Italy.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

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