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 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.

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design KLAs Global Products Group (GPG) which is responsible for creating all of KLAs metrology and inspection products is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist software engineers application development engineers and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Technical Support: Driving acceptance of new tools at customer sites. Create recipes forregular production support. Develop Best Known Methods for customer use cases drivingproduct adoption and differentiate vs. competition. Train operators & engineers on theequipment. Analyze tool performance and work in team with Service and Tech Supportorganization on problem solving. Work on complex problems and develop unique solutionsto meet customers requirements.

Project management: Identify and manage priorities and milestones. Develop clear projectschedule and track progress. Work in synergy with defectivity and metrology ApplicationsEng. Business Unit management and Division. Develop value proposition and effective project summaries for Executive meetings.

Communication: Establish regular communication with the customer. Present and highlightthe system values for customer use cases and differentiate vs. competition. Communicateresults and issues with the Division. Execute plan of actions and collect data.

Pre - sale support: Assist sales and marketing in potential opportunities and/or competitivesituation. Helping with brainstorming strategy for penetration of new customers and adoption.

Preferable Skills :

Knowledge of Advanced Optics technology Physics Material Science

IC Process background: previous customer/industry experience is a plus

Solid understanding of semiconductor process technologies

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Project management experience - Ability to handle multiple projects in parallel

Knowledge of photomask fabrication and inspection is a strong plus

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Naitive level Japanese skill (N1 above)

Business level English skill

The candidate must be willing to travel within Japan more than 50% of the time

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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