
Product Development Engineer OpticalMetrologyInsp
Ann Arbor, MIJob$97–165K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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KLA is seeking a Product Development Engineer for its RAPID FlashScan team in Ann Arbor, supporting reticle defect inspection tools. The engineer will collaborate across software, mechanical, electrical, and optical disciplines on subsystem designs for next-generation inspection tools, applying systems engineering methods to develop and validate requirements, drive design projects, optimize instrument performance, and troubleshoot prototype systems.
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Company OverviewKLA 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/Preferred Qualifications KLA is looking for a Product Development Engineer to support reticle defect inspection tools in the RAPID FlashScan team in Ann Arbor, MI. The engineer will work with other engineering disciplines (software, mechanical, electrical, optical, etc.) to drive complex instrument designs of subsystems for the next generation of KLA inspection tools! In this role successful candidates will be responsible for: Develop, test and validate detailed requirement specifications and solutions using systems engineering methodology Drive major design projects from requirements to final design release including regular milestone reviews with stakeholders. Drive a systemic approach to complex topic analysis and troubleshooting. Apply systems engineering principles to optimize critical systems-level instrument performance. Interface closely with service, manufacturing and marketing teams to define and optimize system performance and resolve performance issues. Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance of engineering prototype systems. Minimum Qualifications Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years Base Pay Range: $97,000.00 - $164,900.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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. 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.acquis
How this job compares
Set against the 468 open Product Development Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$97–165K/yr
- Michigan median$68–166K/yr30 salary ranges
- US median$102–164K/yr273 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $131K, is 9% above the Michigan median midpoint ($120K) — in the top quarter of Product Development Engineer salary ranges in Michigan.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 48 open Product Development Engineer jobs in Michigan and 468 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- Ford Motor Company28 open
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- KLATencor Corporation (this employer)3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Product Development Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 363 postings).
- Education
- 315 of the 468 open Product Development Engineer jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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