Customer Engagement Applications Engineer

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Physics Optics Engineering Material Science or a related field; semiconductor process knowledge is a strong plus.
• Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles with a strong track record of building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Demonstrated success in technical problem-solving project execution and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willingness to work in semiconductor cleanroom environments.
• Strong project management leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent presentation communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Fluent in English with the ability to communicate clearly via email video calls and in-person meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

Key Competencies:

• Strong customer orientation with a passion for delivering value and building trust.
• Advanced analytical and statistical thinking for data-driven decision-making.
• Effective collaboration and communication across diverse teams and cultures.
• High level of initiative ownership and accountability in driving results.
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic high-pressure environments.
• A proactive team player with a growth mindset and a drive for excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelors 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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