Equipment Engineer (E)

Base Pay Range : $100,100.00 - $170,200.00

Primary Location : USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

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Company Overview

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.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Engineer ' s are core to KLA's technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our world-class Equipment Engineering talent community , we are interested in learning about your background.

Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining EBEAM demo lab systems by diagnosing, troubleshooting, and debugging sophisticated optical / electro / mechanical equipment, computer systems, coupled with software solutions.

Systems are sophisticated Scanning Electron Microscopes with Sub-Systems Hardware such as Wafer handler, Electron beam columns, Electron detectors, Optical Microscope, EDX unit, Vacuum robots, Vacuum pumps, Vacuum Chambers, RGA, High precision XYZ Stage etc.

• Repairs and modifies equipment at KLA facility. Evaluates equipment to determine type and extend of problem. Repairs involve problems which can be performed using standardprocedures as well assystem level problems which have multiple causes without existing standard procedures to troubleshoot.
• Lead, own, and provide solutions for tool issues. Depth of technical understanding requires reporting to relevant other engineering teams, host meetings of multiple teams to discuss the technical issues in detail, acquire POAs with consensus until issues resolved.

Be able to complete this in a timely manner.

Generate document content relative to troubleshooting processes, technical findings, provide service and postmortem reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors with +2 years or Masters with 0 years of experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in hardware / software integration, testing and troubleshooting of highly sophisticated semiconductor wafer inspections systems.
• Strong project management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mechanical and System software handling is desired.
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent timelines since failure of demo lab systems may impact customer engaging projects schedules.
• Proven ability to quickly diagnose problems through analysis of inspection reports, system log files, system parametric diagnostic data and other test results, and provide clear and comprehensive solutions.
• Proficient with all Windows Office suite applications such as Excel, PowerPoint.
• Flexibility of working hours and days, including weekends is a must.

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following : medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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.

Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com to request accommodation.