Technical Instructor (FAST)

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.

As a Technical Trainer, you will collaborate closely with senior instructors, engineering teams, and field support partners to build your expertise on advanced semiconductor tools. You’ll take ownership of developing training programs, creating engaging learning content, and delivering high-quality training to field service engineers and customers worldwide. What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver technical training on installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced tools

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and field teams to build deep product expertise

• Create and continuously improve training materials, including presentations, videos, and digital learning modules

• Lead training projects, including planning, stakeholder alignment, and progress tracking

• Translate complex technical documentation into clear, structured, and engaging training content

• Support hands-on activities such as tool builds, installs, upgrades, and field support to stay current on product changes

• Review and validate service procedures and drive improvements to documentation

• Leverage modern tools (e.g., virtual learning, simulations, AR) to enhance training delivery

• Travel of 20-30% is required

What Makes You Successful

• Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, organized training materials

• Comfortable working independently and driving projects forward with minimal direction

• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across global, cross-functional teams

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities

• High attention to detail combined with the ability to see the bigger picture

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a global audience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor equipment

• Background in installation, service, manufacturing, or technical support on complex tools

• Prior experience delivering training or mentoring engineers (formal or informal)

Why This Role This position offers the opportunity to grow your technical expertise while making a direct impact on the success of our global field teams. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with experts across the organization, and help shape how knowledge is shared and scaled across KLA.

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

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: $28.23 - $41.00 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 [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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