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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.
Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLAs metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Optical Metrology Division products are used for optical overlay metrology. The portfolio of products includes unique solution packages which are based on hardware and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of expertise, the division's products are the most advanced in performance (measurement accuracy of nanometers and below), reliability, ease of use and compatibility with other KLA's products. KLA (Israel) controls over 80% of the world market sales in its field, and its products are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer around the world. KLA Israel is located in the Migdal Haemek Industrial Park.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is seeking a SW Engineer to join our R&D software group!

Main responsibilities: 

SW development of current and future generation products. Responsibility for industrys leading multidisciplinary systems. 

Hands on software development using C++ and C#. 

Participate in all stages of software development including requirements definition/review, coding, release, integration and customer support. 

Take ownership of assigned development tasks for current and future generation of products. 

collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including electrical, mechanical, optical, algorithm, system and application to improve system capabilities and resolve system issue 

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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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/Preferred Qualifications
Influence early PLC designs to include features that will optimize KLAs service business: calibrations and diagnostics, Cost of Service (CoS), reliability, design tolerances, Intellectual Property (IP) protection.
Strong knowledge of semiconductor system operations, processes, system integration, and system calibrations.
Able to step into a challenging beta, evaluate, install or sustaining escalations, analyze data from various sources, and work with division (DE) and manufacturing (MDE) experts as needed to provide detailed action plans (POA) suitable for execution by Customer Service Engineers (CSE) and Technical Support Engineers (TSE).
Leverage learning and knowledge across the Tech Support organization through training classes, scripts, coaching, documents and updating other knowledge capture tools.
Ensure that learning on current generation tools is captured and applied to next generation designs n+1 or 2.
Works with Learning and Knowledge Services (LKS) to determine the training requirements for new products and/or upgrades. Trains the trainer and teach or co-teach initial courses. Audits service training courses to ensure content and delivery quality.
Help to define parts planning, implement and optimize spare parts that will be stocked to support field shipments by taking into account reliability, diagnostics, inventory holding cost, training level and other factors.
Prepare CoS models (bottom-up and top-down) during initial concept phases and update them as new information is available. Apply results to help optimize design of diagnostics. Report out on quarterly CoS metrics.
Work with Service Marketing to define Service Offerings, including analyzing market needs, forecasting CoS and developing Sales support materials.
Define and optimize Preventative Maintenance Schedules and Tasks for equipment models.
Participate in NPI Best Practice teams to spread knowledge across product divisions.
Hands-on work for integration of Alpha/Beta systems, including performing serviceability validation.
Work with local field service teams globally for new product introduction and long term sustaining support.