Product Engineer - Robotics and AI
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 KLA is seeking a
Product Engineer - Robotics & AI
to develop, integrate, and scale
roboticsbased and AIenabled solutions
for semiconductor capital equipment and service operations. This role sits at the intersection of
product engineering, robotics integration, machine vision, and applied AI , translating realworld service and manufacturing problems into robust, scalable solutions using
collaborative robots (cobots), sensing, and intelligent software . The engineer will contribute handson from
concept and discovery , through
prototype and pilot , to
productization and deployment , working closely with Product, Service, Systems, Software, and AI teams across KLA.
Key Responsibilities
Robotics & System Integration
Lead and support development of
robotic and cobotbased use cases
for service and manufacturing environments, including handling, inspection, maintenance, and assistive automation. Define and integrate
endofarm tooling (EOAT) , fixtures, sensors, and vision systems required for robotic applications Collaborate on
robot hardware bringup , validation, and bench testing in lab and pilot environments. AI & Machine Vision
Partner with AI and Software teams to integrate
machine vision, perception, and AI models
into robotic workflows (e.g., visionguided manipulation, health checks, inspection). Support definition of
data pipelines , sensing strategies, and model feedback loops to improve performance and reliability. Contribute to deployment of
Service AI and Robotics AI use cases
into real customer and factory environments.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or higher) in
Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field . Experience in
robotics systems, mechatronics, or automation , including hardwaresoftware integration. Handson experience with
robot platforms, cobots, or automated systems
in laboratory, manufacturing, or field environments. Working knowledge of
sensors, actuators, motion control, and system validation . Experience with
machine vision, AIassisted robotics, or perception systems . Ability to work across disciplines and communicate clearly with both hardware and software teams. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with
service automation, semiconductor equipment, or industrial automation
environments. Experience supporting
technology discovery, pilot programs, and product scaling . Exposure to
Python, C/C++, robotics frameworks, or data analysis tools . Strong problemsolving skills with a bias toward
practical, deployable solutions .
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched
for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to
to
confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
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 KLA is seeking a
Product Engineer - Robotics & AI
to develop, integrate, and scale
roboticsbased and AIenabled solutions
for semiconductor capital equipment and service operations. This role sits at the intersection of
product engineering, robotics integration, machine vision, and applied AI , translating realworld service and manufacturing problems into robust, scalable solutions using
collaborative robots (cobots), sensing, and intelligent software . The engineer will contribute handson from
concept and discovery , through
prototype and pilot , to
productization and deployment , working closely with Product, Service, Systems, Software, and AI teams across KLA.
Key Responsibilities
Robotics & System Integration
Lead and support development of
robotic and cobotbased use cases
for service and manufacturing environments, including handling, inspection, maintenance, and assistive automation. Define and integrate
endofarm tooling (EOAT) , fixtures, sensors, and vision systems required for robotic applications Collaborate on
robot hardware bringup , validation, and bench testing in lab and pilot environments. AI & Machine Vision
Partner with AI and Software teams to integrate
machine vision, perception, and AI models
into robotic workflows (e.g., visionguided manipulation, health checks, inspection). Support definition of
data pipelines , sensing strategies, and model feedback loops to improve performance and reliability. Contribute to deployment of
Service AI and Robotics AI use cases
into real customer and factory environments.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or higher) in
Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field . Experience in
robotics systems, mechatronics, or automation , including hardwaresoftware integration. Handson experience with
robot platforms, cobots, or automated systems
in laboratory, manufacturing, or field environments. Working knowledge of
sensors, actuators, motion control, and system validation . Experience with
machine vision, AIassisted robotics, or perception systems . Ability to work across disciplines and communicate clearly with both hardware and software teams. Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with
service automation, semiconductor equipment, or industrial automation
environments. Experience supporting
technology discovery, pilot programs, and product scaling . Exposure to
Python, C/C++, robotics frameworks, or data analysis tools . Strong problemsolving skills with a bias toward
practical, deployable solutions .
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched
for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to
to
confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.