Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you thrive on being the first to master cutting-edge semiconductor technology Do you love transforming complex engineering specs into clear impactful training

Join KLA as a Development Instructor and play a critical role at the front end of the product lifecycle. Youll work directly with engineering manufacturing and service teams to transform evolving technical specifications into worldclass training that enables KLAs global field service engineers and customers to successfully support our most advanced tools.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Become a technical subject matter expert on 2-3 new semiconductor products per year during early development phases.
• Create comprehensive training packages from scratch: instructor guides student materials hands-on labs assessments and certification paths
• Partner closely with Engineering Product Support and Manufacturing teams to ensure technical accuracy as products evolve
• Design multi-level certification frameworks that define competency standards
• Deliver specialized training to alpha/beta customers and early-adopter field engineers and Train-the-Trainer sessions for Delivery Instructors
• Experiment with innovative delivery methods (AR/MR hybrid scenario-based learning) to maximize learning effectiveness

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL HERE

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Physics or related technical field (Masters preferred)
• 35 years of experience in semiconductor equipment service engineering manufacturing or technical training
• Proven ability to learn complex technical systems rapidly and independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (creating training curriculum and training delivery)
• Comfortable working in ambiguityproducts change frequently during PLC Phases
• Willingness to travel (up to 25% for alpha/beta training and engineering site visits)

Strongly Preferred Experience

• Optical Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background
• Experience with KLA reticle inspection equipment (e.g. Rapid 5xx / 6xx) or similar advanced semiconductor tools
• Prior experience developing or delivering technical training (formal or informal)
• Demonstrated success working in matrixed multistakeholder environments

Youll Thrive If You:

• Love being the first expert on new technology
• Enjoy working closely with engineers and translating technical complexity into clarity
• Are energized by fast-paced product launches and tight deadlines
• Have a growth mindset and embrace continuous learning
• Take pride in qualityyour training materials represent KLA to customers
• Collaborate generously and contribute to team knowledge

WHY JOIN KLA AS A DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

• Direct Impact: Your work directly enables KLAs product launches and customer success
• Innovation Access: Work on the newest technology before it reaches the market
• Visibility: Partner with senior engineering leaders and present at product reviews
• Career Growth: Master multiple advanced products; clear progression to Development Instructor 2 3 4 tiers
• Variety: Every product is differentno two years are the same
• Team Culture: Join a collaborative team of expert developers who support each other

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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