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.

Group/Division

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you thrive on being the first to master cutting-edge semiconductor technology Do you love transforming complex engineering specs into clear, impactful training

Join KLA as a Development Instructor and play a critical role at the front end of the product lifecycle. You'll work directly with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to transform evolving technical specifications into world‑class training that enables KLA's global field service engineers and customers to successfully support our most advanced tools.

What You'll Do

Become a technical subject matter expert on 2-3 new semiconductor products per year during early development phases.
Create comprehensive training packages from scratch: instructor guides, student materials, hands-on labs, assessments, and certification paths
Partner closely with Engineering, Product Support, and Manufacturing teams to ensure technical accuracy as products evolve
Design multi-level certification frameworks that define competency standards
Deliver specialized training to alpha/beta customers and early-adopter field engineers and Train-the-Trainer sessions for Delivery Instructors
Experiment with innovative delivery methods (AR/MR, hybrid, scenario-based learning) to maximize learning effectiveness

What Makes You Successful Here

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, or related technical field (Master's preferred)
3–5 years of experience in semiconductor equipment, service engineering, manufacturing, or technical training
Proven ability to learn complex technical systems rapidly and independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (creating training curriculum and training delivery)
Comfortable working in ambiguity—products change frequently during PLC Phases
Willingness to travel (up to 25% for alpha/beta training and engineering site visits)

Strongly Preferred Experience

Optical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering background
Experience with KLA reticle inspection equipment (e.g., Rapid 5xx / 6xx) or similar advanced semiconductor tools
Prior experience developing or delivering technical training (formal or informal)
Demonstrated success working in matrixed, multi‑stakeholder environments

You'll Thrive If You:

Love being the first expert on new technology
Enjoy working closely with engineers and translating technical complexity into clarity
Are energized by fast-paced product launches and tight deadlines
Have a growth mindset and embrace continuous learning
Take pride in quality—your training materials represent KLA to customers
Collaborate generously and contribute to team knowledge

WHY JOIN KLA AS A DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR

Direct Impact: Your work directly enables KLA's product launches and customer success
Innovation Access: Work on the newest technology before it reaches the market
Visibility: Partner with senior engineering leaders and present at product reviews
Career Growth: Master multiple advanced products; clear progression to Development Instructor 2, 3, 4 tiers
Variety: Every product is different—no two years are the same
Team Culture: Join a collaborative team of expert developers who support each other

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

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

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