Product Development Engineer
KLA, Hillsboro, OR, United States
Job Description
Role Overview: The Product Development Engineer will support Intel development and manufacturing programs by driving product readiness, performance, and yield across development and ramp phases. This role partners closely with Intel fab engineering, KLA internal R&D, and crossfunctional teams to ensure successful deployment of KLA technologies in advanced semiconductor environments.
Key Responsibilities
Support product development activities from early customer engagement through highvolume manufacturing
Analyze manufacturing, process, and tool performance data to identify yield, reliability, and performance trends
Lead rootcause analysis and structured problem solving for product and process issues
Collaborate with Intel fab engineers, process integration, and yield teams to drive improvements
Define, document, and maintain Best Known Methods (BKMs), process flows, and product learning
Support tool qualification, characterization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Translate customer feedback into actionable inputs for KLA R&D and product teams
Communicate technical findings clearly to internal stakeholders and customer partners
Qualifications
MS, or PhD in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Physics, or related field)
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process development, yield engineering, or product development
Outstanding skills in optical systems, opt-mechanics, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
Strong data analysis and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a customer‑facing, cross‑functional environment
Experience working with or supporting Intel fabs is strongly preferred
Ability to travel local and international up to 15%
Preferred Experience
Statistical data analysis, DOE, yield analysis
Familiarity with fab operations and product ramp environments
Hands‑on experience with semiconductor tools or development programs
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Range: $80,800.00 - $137,400.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-KLA
KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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Role Overview: The Product Development Engineer will support Intel development and manufacturing programs by driving product readiness, performance, and yield across development and ramp phases. This role partners closely with Intel fab engineering, KLA internal R&D, and crossfunctional teams to ensure successful deployment of KLA technologies in advanced semiconductor environments.
Key Responsibilities
Support product development activities from early customer engagement through highvolume manufacturing
Analyze manufacturing, process, and tool performance data to identify yield, reliability, and performance trends
Lead rootcause analysis and structured problem solving for product and process issues
Collaborate with Intel fab engineers, process integration, and yield teams to drive improvements
Define, document, and maintain Best Known Methods (BKMs), process flows, and product learning
Support tool qualification, characterization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Translate customer feedback into actionable inputs for KLA R&D and product teams
Communicate technical findings clearly to internal stakeholders and customer partners
Qualifications
MS, or PhD in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Physics, or related field)
Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process development, yield engineering, or product development
Outstanding skills in optical systems, opt-mechanics, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
Strong data analysis and problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a customer‑facing, cross‑functional environment
Experience working with or supporting Intel fabs is strongly preferred
Ability to travel local and international up to 15%
Preferred Experience
Statistical data analysis, DOE, yield analysis
Familiarity with fab operations and product ramp environments
Hands‑on experience with semiconductor tools or development programs
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Range: $80,800.00 - $137,400.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-KLA
KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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