Product Development Engineer (E)

Base Pay Range: $84800.00 - $144200.00

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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

Product Development Engineers are core to KLAs technology while we do not currently have an opening we are always building our Product Development Engineering talent community we are interested in learning about your background.

Apply to this posting for Future Opportunities with KLA.

A) Responsible for engineering activities on next generation of existing product.

B) These activities will include the development and release of new options features or cost reduction improvements that provide more value to our customers (external or internal).

C) Integral to this role is an understanding of the customers use-case and successfully working in conjunction with other groups to define the requirements.

D) Must have the ability to follow through and release / support these product enhancements effectively.

E) Trains Service and Manufacturing employees.

F) May be required to travel to customer sites to efficiently and effectively resolve technical issues (Fly and Fix) during and after product release as well as to support existing systems.

G) Experience in the area of mechanical optical electrical or systems design overseeing sub-systems project troubleshooting of systems issues creating and implementing test plans is highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.

PhD in Physics Material Science Mechanical Optical or Electrical Engineering.

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 or at 1- to request accommodation.

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