Application engineer

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

Inkjet Application Engineer

We are a company leader in the PCB tools manufacturing environment placed in Italy. We are part of an international group, leader in high technology tool development.

The company believes in their people and the teamwork. We encourage the internal collaboration among different teams and the external one with our suppliers and customers. The environment is dynamic, we always look for innovation, add new value to our products and increase the gap with our competitors.

We are looking for technical expert for Applications activities on development and implementation of KLA Inkjet tools in customer facilities. 

Role and responsibility:

• Activities of printing tests on KLA inkjet equipment
• Driving, development and support of new applications for inkjet printing in the electronic industry
• Data preparation, printing recipes development, machine setup and usage
• Create recipes for regular machine usage in production, create customized recipes and configuration for specific customer cases
• Study and analysis of specific materials (inks, substrates etc) and processes (surface preparation, curing etc) for inkjet application
• Lab experiments and tests, data analysis, technical report
• Problems analysis and troubleshooting in cooperation with other teams, analysis of tool performance and developing outstanding solutions to meet customer’s requirements.
• BMTs – printing test for new customers on different materials, for different applications

Recommended Skills:

• Bachelor's Level Degree in Physical Sciences (Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry) or Engineering field
• Knowledge and ability of usage of CAM/CAD system and graphic software
• Ability to perform sophisticated data analysis using data-analysis tools, Excel,MATLAB or equivalent
• Knowledge of PCB and semiconductors production process
• Background of working experience in PCB and/pr semiconductor field is preferable.
• Availability to travel (minimum of 4 travel /year)

• Learning ability, self-management, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills – Ability to build and maintain regular communication with KLA subsidiaries and customers
• Teamwork ability
• Languages: Fluent Italian, Fluent English (both written and spoken)

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 1 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 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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