Customer Engagement Applications Engineer- Tainan/Chiayi

We are seeking a customer-focused, technically adept, and relationship-driven Customer Engagement Application Engineer to join our global team supporting KLA’s industry-leading wafer inspection and metrology solutions. In this front-line, customer-facing role, you will be the trusted technical advisor and strategic partner to our customers, driving product adoption, solving complex challenges, and building long-term relationships that fuel success. You will collaborate across functions to deliver high-impact solutions in the dynamic world of semiconductor manufacturing. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary technical interface between KLA and customer, building trust and credibility through consistent, high-quality support. • Deliver applications support for KLA’s wafer inspection and metrology tools at customer fabrication facilities. • Lead customer engagements including product evaluations, new tool introductions, and drive competitions. • Drive customer success by conducting acceptance tests, recipe development, hands-on training, and pre-sales technical enablement. • Cultivate strong customer relationships by understanding their technical needs, aligning solutions, and ensuring satisfaction through onsite support . • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to co-author technical papers and present at global industry symposiums. • Develop and share Best Known Methods (BKMs), SOP ( Standard Operating Procedures ) materials, and technical documentation to empower global Field Applications teams. • Act as a cross-functional bridge, aligning customer feedback with engineering, sales, and marketing to drive continuous improvement. • Analyze complex technical issues, apply statistical methods, and deliver innovative, data-driven solutions. • Report regional insights and escalate field issues to product divisions, ensuring timely resolution and product evolution. Qualifications: • Master’s degree in Physics, Optics, Engineering, Material Science, or a related field; semiconductor process knowledge is a strong plus. • Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles, with a strong track record of building and maintaining customer relationships. • Demonstrated success in technical problem-solving, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. • Willingness to work in semiconductor cleanroom environments. • Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills. • Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal abilities. • Fluent in English, with the ability to communicate clearly via email, video calls, and in-person meetings. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment. Key Competencies: • Strong customer orientation with a passion for delivering value and building trust. • Advanced analytical and statistical thinking for data-driven decision-making. • Effective collaboration and communication across diverse teams and cultures. • High level of initiative, ownership, and accountability in driving results. • Resilience and adaptability in dynamic, high-pressure environments. • A proactive team player with a growth mindset and a drive for excellence. Note: Only applications with *English resume* will be considered. Please also apply through KLA Career page: https://careers.kla.com/