Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and in 2019 we invested 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The Installation Engineer job is high profile and exciting opportunity for adventurous souls! Works under minimal direction from Management. Completes documented procedures and exercises judgment within defined procedures. Recommends changes to existing process and procedures. Primary responsibility is to strive for predictable Cycle Times and Warranty Starts for new tools installed and upgraded at our customer sites. Includes activities associated with setup, alignment, calibration, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of highly sophisticated capital equipment. Represents the company to the customer and assumes accountability for customer satisfaction with all installation/upgrade-associated activities. Assures operational quality of system equipment. Works directly with KLA regions and customers to verify new tool performance and transfer tool responsibility. Seeks warranty sign-off on newly installed tools

• Installation of new tools in the field. Follows all procedures and provides a consistent result within specified cycle times. Achieves a predictable warranty start.
• Evaluates, analyzes, diagnoses and fixes technical equipment problems related to installation. Can repair issues using standard procedures or innovate to resolve system problems which can have multiple causes.
• Solving problems and repairs of sophisticated system level problems are based on Installation Engineer's technical knowledge and training. Installation Engineers seek help from Staff Engineers and Management when problems occur that may exceed knowledge, education and training.
• Prepares field service reports and daily passdown on Installation progress and non-conformances. Contributes to post-activity Quality Feedback Report
• Acquires all vital international travel documents and manages their personal lives to be ready for domestic and occasional international travel.
• Handles personal finances to prevent disruption to scheduled activities - even when traveling for extended periods.
• Travels domestically and internationally by commercial transportation to customer sites.
• Assists other engineers as necessary. Provides mentorship and technical assistance at customer sites. Can develop basic POAs. Provides phone and on-site support for junior engineers

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Analytical skills
2. Mechanical proficiency
3. Ability to understand and tackle problems in software and electronics, optics, mechanical, electro-mechanical and electro-optical systems
4. Knowledge of computer theory, various operating systems and applicable operating system software knowledge
5. Basic automation functionality on assigned equipment set
6. Must successfully complete required and ongoing technical training to acquire a detailed knowledge of company equipment, including installation procedures and the application of diagnostic techniques and practical application of service aids
7. Proficient with the MS Office suite of applications
8. Attain and maintain Installation Certification Level 3 - Proficiency in complete product installation, upgrade, and system level repair of a product within a family is required
9. Semiconductor industry process knowledge required to take the KLA class for Introduction to semiconductor processes
10. Good interpersonal/communication skills in understanding customer needs.
11. Ability to work under pressure and stringent timelines since Installation cycle times are committed to customers and may impact customer production 12. Basic Application skills including troubleshooting of standard recipe issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Language skills in English.
• Require high flexibility, adaptability and autonomy.
• Includes up to 70% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience servicing semiconductor capital equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in Semiconductor (experience in a wafer Fab environment in integration, photolithography specifically steppers or Metrology Management is an advantage)