Apps Engineer

Job Title

Apps Engineer

Role Summary

Provide on-site application engineering to drive adoption and performance of KLA tools at customer sites. Responsibilities include creating and validating recipes, training operators and engineers, analyzing tool performance, and coordinating with Service, Technical Support, Applications, and Sales teams.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically 3–5 years of relevant experience based on degree (see Education Requirements for details).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide technical support and drive acceptance of new tools at customer sites; develop production recipes and Best Known Methods.
• Train customer operators and engineers on equipment operation and procedures.
• Analyze tool performance; lead problem-solving with Service and Technical Support organizations.
• Manage projects: set priorities, schedules, milestones, track progress, and report to stakeholders.
• Develop value propositions and concise project summaries for business unit and executive reviews.
• Maintain regular customer communication; present system value and differentiation versus competitors.
• Support pre-sales and go-to-market activities to assist sales and marketing in customer engagement.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and attributes:

• Knowledge of advanced optics, physics, and material science.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor process technologies.
• Strong presentation, communication, and project-management skills; ability to handle multiple projects in parallel.
• Creative problem-solving and ability to develop unique solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Native-level Japanese (JLPT N1) and business-level English.
• Ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and perform under pressure.

Nice-to-have:

• IC process background or prior customer/industry experience.

Education Requirements

Master's degree plus 3 years of related work experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related work experience. Preferred fields include Physics, Material Science, Optical or Electrical Engineering, or related semiconductor technical disciplines.

About the Company

Company: KLA

Headquarters: Chennai, India

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company enables the production of electronic devices by inventing systems and solutions for manufacturing integrated circuits, wafers, and displays. With over 40 years of experience, KLA invests heavily in innovation and R&D to support advanced chip design and manufacturing process optimization, collaborating with top technology providers to deliver future electronic devices.