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Reginal Development Applications Engineer KLA

102K–173K
Onsite · Portland, Oregon
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

KLA seeks a Research Scientist to lead high-level applications support for complex overlay measurement systems. This role collaborates with internal and external engineering teams to deliver technical demonstrations and drive product adoption. Success drives ramp efficiency and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Collaborate with cross‑functional groups to provide technical support for overlay measurement systems
  • 2Conduct new tool demonstrations and develop use cases to boost sales
  • 3Design experiments to evaluate subcomponent performance and validate product value
  • 4Create recipes for optical modeling and optimize tool settings
  • 5Escalate issues to field service engineers and coordinate remote troubleshooting
  • 6Lead development of offline data analysis tools and feature sets
  • 7Characterize next‑generation overlay measurement products
  • 8Design test plans and analyze data for publication in application notes
  • 9Train worldwide app support team on new capabilities
  • 10Work with system and algorithm teams to build custom software solutions

Requirements9

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 2Doctorate (Academic) degree and 0 years related experience
  • 3Master's Level Degree with 3 years related experience
  • 4Bachelor's Level Degree with 5 years related experience
  • 5Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
  • 6Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • 7Self‑driven yet collaborative personality
  • 8Proficiency in English and ability to work across cultures
  • 9Matlab/Python experience preferred

Salary Insight

$102 - $173k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPortland, Oregon

Required Skills

MatlabPythonData AnalysisProblem SolvingCommunicationEnglish
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