Regional Development Applications Engineer - MACH

This position is part of KLA’s MACH division, which develops and supports advanced modeling and software applications used by leading mask shops, wafer fabs, and OPC customers worldwide.

These solutions enable customers to maximize yield and productivity across mask inspection, wafer inspection, review tools, and design tape-out processes.

The Applications Engineer within the Computational Products team partners closely with customers, as well as internal software and algorithm development teams, to deliver effective solutions to complex technical challenges.

This role is highly customer-facing, requiring strong technical expertise and collaboration skills.

This position is expected to be primarily onsite at customer locations (>75% of the time) and includes approximately 15~30% travel to other customer sites.

• Provide on-site and remote (phone/email) application support to customers
• Deliver product demonstrations and conduct end-user training sessions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, Applications, and R&D teams to resolve critical customer issues
• Track and manage customer issues, ensuring timely updates and clear communication with stakeholders
• Prioritize and manage workload effectively in a dynamic, customer-driven environment
• Serve as a technical interface between customers and internal teams to ensure successful product adoption and satisfaction

Learn more about one of our solutions:

aiSIGHT product overview

https://www.kla.com/products/software-solutions/semiconductor#aisight

To succeed in this role, the Applications Engineer must work closely with cross-functional teams across MACH, including R&D, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing.

When engaging with external customers, the engineer is expected to represent KLA with professionalism, helping to build trust and long-term partnerships.

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong understanding of pattern image processing, particularly in SEM applications, strongly preferred
• Experience with Linux and programming languages such as Python, C, or C++ preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

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