Customer Applications Development Engineer — MACH
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Customer Applications Development Engineer — MACH (Hillsboro/Beaverton)
Role Summary
Support semiconductor customers using MACH Analytics software to optimize lithography processes, deploy and validate new product modules, and resolve hardware/software issues. Work onsite with customers and collaborate with product, systems, and engineering teams to improve manufacturing performance and enable product adoption.
Experience Level
Mid-level. Experience guidance from the posting: PhD holders may be eligible with 0 years; Master’s typically 3 years; Bachelor’s typically 5 years.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Advise and support customers on lithography process optimization and structural improvements.
- Deploy, evaluate, and validate MACH Analytics software and new modules onsite, including characterization, alpha/beta testing, and pilot tool support.
- Design and implement product applications and Best Known Methods; create application notes and technical documentation.
- Develop and execute test plans, collect and analyze data, and publish results and recommendations.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues; coordinate with systems and software engineering teams.
- Deliver product demonstrations and technical training to customers and internal teams to support sales and adoption.
Requirements
Must-have:
- Experience in the semiconductor industry with a strong focus on lithography.
- Hands-on experience with exposure tools is strongly preferred.
- Excellent written and spoken English; strong communication and customer-focused skills.
- Ability to work onsite at customer facilities and travel domestically and internationally (~25% target).
Nice-to-have:
- Python prototyping/programming skills.
- Experience with plasma etch, CVD, or PVD processes.
Education Requirements
University degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related natural science discipline. Minimum qualifications listed in the posting: Doctorate (PhD) — 0 years related experience; Master’s — 3 years; Bachelor’s — 5 years.
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.
