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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 world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us. Group/Division 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, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s 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 Optical Metrology Division products are used for optical overlay metrology. The portfolio of products includes unique solution packages which are based on hardware and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of expertise, the division's products are the most advanced in performance (measurement accuracy of nanometers and below), reliability, ease of use and compatibility with other KLA's products. KLA (Israel) controls over 80% of the world market sales in its field, and its products are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer around the world. KLA Israel is located in the Migdal Haemek Industrial Park. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Position Overview We are looking for an Applications Development Engineer to join our global CAPRES team, supporting customers with primary focus on Korea. In this role, you will support application development and customer engagements for advanced electrical and magnetic metrology solutions. Working closely with regional engagement leads, customers, and internal teams, you will ensure that CAPRES solutions deliver measurable value in both R&D and high-volume manufacturing environments. Job Description Develop and implement applications for CAPRES metrology systems, with focus on sheet resistance measurements, as well as CIPT, MOKE and FMR. Define and execute characterization plans and analyze electrical and magnetic measurement data to support customer evaluations and application deployment Develop application methodologies, test strategies, and best known methods (BKMs), and document results in evaluation reports and application notes Support customer engagements with key focus on Korea, while also contributing across Asia, including on-site tool evaluations, application ramp, and process integration Provide hands-on support at customer sites, including recipe setup, optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis of application issues Implement and qualify new use cases at customer sites, ensuring successful adoption in both R&D and high-volume manufacturing Capture customer requirements, application challenges, and future technology needs, and translate them into actionable recommendations for CAPRES headquarter for tool and software improvements Contribute to application and evaluation projects in collaboration with regional teams and CAPRES headquarter, and support knowledge transfer and technical guidance within the team Preferred Qualifications: Proven semiconductor process engineering experience in Ion Implantation, Metallization, Diffusion/CVD, or Etch Expertise in process characterization utilizing sheet resistance metrology and manufacturing data analytics. Demonstrated success in process optimization, yield enhancement, and cross-functional problem solving. Strong experience in customer-facing roles, including on-site engagement and technical discussions Ability to independently solve complex technical problems and application solutions Contribution to customer evaluations and product releases within project teams Strong expertise across multiple application domains Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, marketing, and field teams Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 0+ years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience Strong understanding of semiconductor applications, device characterization, or process engineering Solid knowledge of engineering principles related to electrical and magnetic measurements and data analysis Ability to independently analyze complex problems and develop effective technical solutions Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar) Strong communication and presentation skills in English 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 Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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