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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2025. KLA Corporation scores A on the Alion truth index.

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KLA is an American supplier of process control and yield management equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, formed by the 1997 merger of KLA Instruments, founded in 1975, and Tencor Instruments. Its tools inspect wafers, reticles and packaging for defects and measure critical dimensions and overlay, giving chipmakers the feedback they need to keep yields acceptable at advanced nodes. Headquartered in Milpitas, California and listed on Nasdaq, it holds a dominant share of the wafer inspection market and also supplies specialty process and electronic assembly equipment.

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 we invest 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.

Job Description/PreferredQualifications

The Customer Support Engineer hired to this position will support the multiple tools. Successful applicants will be formally trained at one of our award-winning training centers in California, USA or, Singapore or Taiwan.

1) Responsible for customer service activities associated with updating, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of highly complex capital equipment at customer sites.

2) Be the face of our company, ensuring customer satisfaction with our service and maintaining the operational quality of system equipment.

3) Coordinates actions with customers to minimize down time.

4) Prepares fields service reports on customer support activity and provides documentation to other supporting functions on re-occurring problems.

5) Contributes to the capturing, re-use, collaboration, and improvement of knowledge using available systems.

6) Provides assistance to other Field Service and Installation Engineers in resolving problems.

7)Engages, communicates and works with the Product Support Organization on escalated technical matters.

Requirements:

  • Ability to understand and logically solve problems in software, electronics, optics, mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or electro-optical systems to address onsite customer problems within a cleanroom environment.
  • Consistent record of engaging empathetically with customers, ensuring a positive experience, while fostering a collaborative environment to address their needs and concerns.
  • Experience working on electronic systems within semiconductor, medical devices, defense, aerospace, or aviation industry is a plus.
  • Proactive communication that facilitates seamless collaboration and addresses customer requirements effectively.
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Drive to be hands-on and passionate about learning new things.
  • Strong software management skills with Unix background is a plus.
  • Native Level or proficient in Japanese (JLPT N1) and English language is required.
  • Ability to read and understand procedures and technical documents in English, as well as be able to understand training conducted in English.
  • 50 - 80% of travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to [email protected] to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.

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