About the role

AI summarised

The Regional Development Applications Engineer collaborates with customers to improve semiconductor yield by developing software solutions and use cases for KLA inspection and metrology tools. The role involves testing prototypes at customer sites, interfacing with technical and management personnel, and acting as a technical advisor for KLA products. Extensive travel is required to support customer projects globally.

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Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers to improve yield
Define and develop unique KLA solutions and use cases for mission critical inspection and metrology problems
Test prototype features/tools at customer sites and identify solutions/BKM with high customer value
Interface with mid to high level technical personnel at customer sites, as well as KLA marketing and engineering to develop or enhance current and new KLA products
Act as technical advisor for KLA products and customer applications
Work as a team with KLA marketing, sales, technical directors and product application engineers to define and execute project plans to deliver results
Regularly interacts with senior management and executive levels on matters concerning functional area and/or customers
Promote KLA's process control solutions through MACH eco-system and tool applications to technical and management levels at customer sites

Requirements

Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science
Excellent understanding of semiconductor fab processes and yield improvement experience required
Good technical written and verbal communication skills
5+ years’ experience in process modules or defect reduction/yield improvement preferred
Knowledge and hands on experience on data analytics include AI skills is preferred
Knowledge and hands on experience on KLA inspection/metrology tools is preferred
Self-starter with ability to manage and coordinate project
Independent, hands-on and team oriented
Good technical presentation skills and customer interface capability
Willingness to travel extensively both domestically and overseas where skill set is required for project support