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KLA

Applications Engineer – ECI Chemical Metrology, Process Control

KLA

. Provide applications support for ECI chemical metrology and process control products at semiconductor customer sites .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeKumamoto • JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in semiconductor manufacturing processes and chemical metrology, with a strong ability to analyze data and provide technical recommendations. Proficient in collaborating with diverse teams and communicating effectively with customers in both English and Japanese.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In ChemistryExperience In Semiconductor ManufacturingKnowledge Of Wet ProcessesStrong Analytical SkillsBusiness-Level Communication In Japanese

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Hard Skills
Chemical AnalysisProcess ControlElectrochemical PlatingWet Clean/EthAnalytical TechniquesAdvanced Packaging ProcessesData AnalysisTechnical DocumentationApplication DevelopmentTroubleshooting
Soft Skills
Structured Problem-SolvingStrong CommunicationCollaboration Across FunctionsCustomer EngagementCultural Sensitivity
Industry Keywords
Semiconductor EngineeringChemical MetrologyProcess OptimizationCustomer TrainingTechnical EvaluationsPre-Sales ActivitiesProcess Equipment SuppliersKLA TeamsR&D CollaborationCustomer Process Engineers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide applications support for ECI chemical metrology and process control products at semiconductor customer sites
  • Develop a deep understanding of customer processes, technical requirements, and pain points
  • Support introduction, qualification, ramp, and optimization of ECI systems and applications
  • Analyze chemical/process data with customers and identify opportunities to improve process control and manufacturing performance
  • Support application development for new chemicals and semiconductor processes
  • Serve as a technical bridge between customers, local KLA teams, chemical suppliers, process equipment suppliers, and the ECI division
  • Collaborate with ECI engineering and R&D teams to troubleshoot technical issues and develop customer solutions
  • Support customer training on analysis principles, system applications, and best-known methods
  • Identify new application and business opportunities through engagement with customer process engineers
  • Support technical evaluations, demonstrations, upgrades, and pre-sales activities
  • Document technical results and communicate findings and recommendations to customers and internal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or semiconductor equipment
  • Knowledge or experience in wet processes, electrochemical plating, wet clean/etch, or chemical analysis/metrology
  • Experience with chemical/process analytical techniques or process control
  • Experience working directly with semiconductor fabs or process engineers
  • Experience with advanced packaging processes such as plating or TSV-related processes
  • Experience collaborating with overseas engineering/R&D organizations
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
  • Ability to analyze experimental and process data and translate results into practical technical recommendations
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with customers
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and cultures
  • Willingness to work at semiconductor customer sites and travel as required
  • Business-level communication skills in Japanese
  • Ability to work in English with global engineering teams

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive, family friendly total rewards package
  • Benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of employees
  • Inclusive environment
  • Equal opportunity employer