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# Applications Development Engineer

- **Company:** Kla Corporation
- **Location:** Totowa, NJ, United States
- **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $183,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Engineering, Computer Network Operations, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/applications-development-engineer-totowa-nj--84cd7e4d-f194-4706-854d-13474030704c

## About the Role

Software Development, Software Engineering, Electronics, Metrology, Semiconductors, Analytical Chemistry, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Manufacturing, Network Operations Center, Process Control Engineering, Memory Hardware, * Good working knowledge of electrochemical analysis (Cyclical voltammetry, cyclical voltametric stripping)

 * Good working knowledge of testing techniques such as spectroscopy, titration, and HPLC.
 * Understands engineering principles and techniques related to area project activities.
 * Proficiency with personal computers and industry-standard software applications (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project etc.).
 * Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
 * Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and learn quickly.
 * Strong communication skills especially technical writing skills.
 * Ability to diagnose and resolve basic customer issues.
 * Ability to work alone and/or with limited supervision.
 * Secondary qualifications are
 * Working knowledge of major system components and their interactions.
 * Possesses generalist knowledge of technical areas covered by the department.
 * Good working knowledge of various applications such as wet etch, damascene, and packaging.
 * Ability to speak Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese is a plus, 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

* Perform typical and atypical lab tests to understand customer concerns and determine possible root causes of process issues
 * Write customer level reports identifying process issue, test procedure and results, and next steps
 * Secondary duties are
 * 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
 * Expected travel is 15% both domestically and internationally for
 * Escalation (troubleshooting) support
 * Customer meetings as R&D expert