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# Applications Development Engineer

- **Company:** KLA Corporation
- **Location:** Beaverton, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $202,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7307c57128d3578e

## About the Role

* Possesses generalist knowledge of technical areas covered by the department.
 * Good working knowledge of testing techniques such as spectroscopy, titration, and HPLC.
 * Good working knowledge of various applications such as wet etch, damascene, and packaging.
 * Ability to diagnose and resolve basic customer issues.
 * Strong communication skills especially technical writing skills.
 * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
 * Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and learn quickly.
 * Proficiency with personal computers and industry-standard software applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc.).
 * Ability to work alone and/or with limited supervision., Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

## Description

* Support field efforts to resolve metrology issues:
 + Analyze process results and indicators to assess equipment performance and make recommendations on performance improvement
 + Crisis management with sound problem solving skills and project management skills
 + Coordinate with factory and field on technical requests and provide timely solution
 * Coordinate transfer of technology from factory to field to ensure readiness and understanding of new metrology systems:
 + Develop collateral material used to support field resolution of metrology issues
 + Develop and deliver training programs
 + Work with field and factory on systems qualification
 * Involved in new technology development and perform technology promotion to customers
 * Work with R&D and Engineering team process characterization and equipment preparation
 * Work with R&D and Engineering team on new product definition, risk assessment, package design, modeling and simulation
 * Oversee assigned project schedules with internal and external team, ensure on-time delivery
 * Understands engineering principles and techniques related to area project activities.
 * Working knowledge of major system components and their interactions.


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