LKS Technical Development Instructor (BBP)

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The KLA Services team consists of Service Sales, Marketing, Spares Supply Chain Management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, Digital Solutions and Analytics, and Technical Product Support. Our services organization maximizes the value of our customers' KLA assets – with highly trained service and product support engineers providing installation services and 24/7 technical support and parts delivery through our extensive supply chain network.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

The Opportunity

Be among the first people in the world to master KLA’s next-generation semiconductor technology. As a Technical Development Instructor, you will partner directly with engineering teams during product development and transform cutting-edge innovations into world-class training used by service engineers and customers around the globe. This role offers a unique opportunity for either experienced technical professionals looking to transition into training or technical learning professionals seeking deeper engagement with advanced engineering systems.

What You Will Do

• Become a technical subject matter expert on selected new semiconductor products or platforms during early development phases.
• Design and develop blended learning solutions including digital learning, instructor-led training, hands-on labs, performance support tools, certifications, simulations, and emerging learning technologies.
• Create instructor guides, learner materials, assessments, certification paths, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Support, Manufacturing, and Field organizations to ensure technical accuracy as products evolve.
• Define multi-level competency and certification frameworks.
• Deliver specialized training for alpha/beta customers, early-adopter field engineers, and Train-the-Trainer programs.
• Explore innovative delivery methods, including AR/MR, AI-assisted content creation, hybrid learning, and scenario-based learning.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome candidates from either of the following backgrounds:

Product & Engineering Expertise
• Semiconductor equipment, field service, manufacturing, applications, product support, or related engineering experience.
• Individuals who enjoy mentoring, knowledge sharing, and helping others succeed.

OR

Technical Learning & Development Expertise
• Technical training, curriculum development, instructional design, technical communication, or learning engineering experience.
• Individuals who excel at translating complex technical content into engaging learning experiences.

Success in this role comes from either strong product expertise or strong learning-development expertise. KLA will provide opportunities to build the complementary skill set.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Technical Education, Instructional Design, or a related discipline, or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to rapidly learn complex technical systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in environments where products and requirements continue to evolve.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Semiconductor equipment experience.
• Experience with technical training, curriculum development, knowledge management, or instructional design.
• Optical, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering experience.
• Experience with advanced capital equipment, automation systems, robotics, aerospace systems, industrial machinery, medical devices, or comparable technologies.
• Experience with KLA products or similar advanced semiconductor tools.
• Experience working in matrixed, multi-stakeholder environments.

You Will Thrive If You

• Love being the first expert on emerging technology.
• Enjoy translating technical complexity into practical understanding.
• Are energized by product launches and solving new challenges.
• Have a growth mindset and passion for continuous learning.
• Take pride in producing high-quality work that influences engineers around the world.
• Collaborate generously and contribute to building organizational knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 0 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years; or equivalent work experience

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $35.34 - $60.10 Per Hour
Primary Location: USA-AZ-Phoenix-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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