Field Application Engineer (Semiconductor)

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is looking for a Field Application Engineer in Yokohama. The role provides technical application support for KLA products in customer fabrication facilities, helping customers develop and implement them.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical application support for the development and implementation of KLA products in customer fabrication facilities.
• Present on all aspects of the products and prepare detailed product specifications.
• Assist sales staff in assessing how products can meet customer needs.
• Implement detailed customer installation plans and give follow-up support in sharing technical information on specific applications.
• Develop new applications, use cases and best practices that increase the value of KLA products for customers.
• Work with cross-functional teams to shape roadmaps, beta and evaluation closures.

Required profile

• BS degree in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science.
• Either a Master's degree with no related work experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience.
• Native-level Japanese.
• Willingness to travel within Japan (more than 50%).
• Analytical and complex problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and excellent written and communication skills, including clear technical presentations.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor fabrication industry and semiconductor processing.
• Knowledge of optics and machine learning concepts.
• Foreign language skills.