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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
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series which leverage Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with ultimate sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to support development, integration, and qualification of advanced e-beam systems. This role requires strong technical depth in electronics combined with software development and system-level problem solving. The position supports hands-on hardware validation, test stand development, and cross-discipline integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and support electronics and software for e-beam test stands and column systems
- Work with high voltage electronics, FPGA-based hardware, and related interfaces
- Develop and maintain software for hardware control, diagnostics, automation, and data acquisition
- Perform system-level debugging and root cause analysis across hardware and software boundaries
- Support integration, characterization, and qualification of new and existing hardware
- Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and integration engineering teams
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Solid foundation in electronics and electrical systems
- Experience developing software for hardware control or test (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB)
- Experience with hardware/software integration and system-level debugging
- Ability to work independently on moderately complex technical problems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high voltage systems, mixed-signal electronics, or FPGA-based designs
- Experience developing or supporting test stands or lab automation
- Experience in semiconductor equipment, inspection, or advanced instrumentation environments
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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 KLA’s Careers website 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 talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
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
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series which leverage Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with ultimate sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to support development, integration, and qualification of advanced e-beam systems. This role requires strong technical depth in electronics combined with software development and system-level problem solving. The position supports hands-on hardware validation, test stand development, and cross-discipline integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and support electronics and software for e-beam test stands and column systems
- Work with high voltage electronics, FPGA-based hardware, and related interfaces
- Develop and maintain software for hardware control, diagnostics, automation, and data acquisition
- Perform system-level debugging and root cause analysis across hardware and software boundaries
- Support integration, characterization, and qualification of new and existing hardware
- Collaborate with electrical, software, systems, and integration engineering teams
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Solid foundation in electronics and electrical systems
- Experience developing software for hardware control or test (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB)
- Experience with hardware/software integration and system-level debugging
- Ability to work independently on moderately complex technical problems
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high voltage systems, mixed-signal electronics, or FPGA-based designs
- Experience developing or supporting test stands or lab automation
- Experience in semiconductor equipment, inspection, or advanced instrumentation environments
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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 KLA’s Careers website 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 talent.acquisition@kla.com to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Product Development Engineer
Document your product lifecycle contributions precisely
PERM audits often target engineering roles because DOL must verify no qualified U.S. workers were bypassed. Compile project records showing specific deliverables, not just job titles, so your employer's attorney can define the position's minimum requirements without overstating or understating your credentials.
Verify your degree maps to the posted role
EB-2 petitions for Product Development Engineers require a direct nexus between your advanced degree field and the job duties. A mechanical engineering degree supporting a software-heavy product role can trigger an RFE, so confirm the alignment before your employer files the I-140.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not all product development teams sponsor green cards. Search DOL's PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have previously certified engineering roles at your seniority level, which signals both sponsorship willingness and an in-house process that reduces filing delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers faster
Filtering job postings by green card sponsorship history saves months of outreach. Migrate Mate surfaces Product Development Engineer roles at companies with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing activity, so you apply to employers already equipped to handle the PERM and I-140 process.
Negotiate the PERM filing timeline before accepting an offer
Employers are not legally required to start PERM immediately after hiring you. Ask during offer negotiation when the company typically initiates sponsorship and whether they require a tenure period, since delays of two or more years are common and directly affect your priority date.
Check prevailing wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search
DOL assigns your role a wage level from I to IV based on complexity and supervision. Product Development Engineers supervised by senior staff are often placed at Level I or II, which can affect your offer's competitiveness, so verify your level on the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing compensation.
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Find Product Development Engineer JobsProduct Development Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Product Development Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on your credentials and the employer's job requirements. EB-2 requires a position that genuinely needs an advanced degree, such as a master's or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, and your background must match. EB-3 covers skilled workers with a bachelor's degree. Most mid-level product development roles qualify under EB-3, while research-intensive or principal-level positions more commonly support EB-2 filings.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B status is temporary, capped at 65,000 per year with a lottery, and requires renewal every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer, often two to four years from filing to an approved green card, but it gives you a path to lawful permanent residency rather than continued temporary status dependent on employer renewal.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from your employer?
Your employer must run a DOL-prescribed recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the specific Product Development Engineer role. This includes job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices over a defined window. The job description used in PERM must match the actual position, so roles combining product and software duties need carefully drafted requirements to avoid audit delays from DOL.
How can you find Product Development Engineer jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most standard job postings don't specify whether an employer will sponsor PERM. Migrate Mate filters opportunities by documented green card sponsorship history at the employer level, so you can focus on companies that have filed EB-2 or EB-3 petitions for engineering roles before. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend asking recruiters about sponsorship eligibility on roles that don't support it.
Can your employer start the green card process while you're on H-1B status?
Yes, and starting early is strategically important. Once your employer files an I-140 and your priority date becomes current, you can invoke AC21 portability to change employers or roles without restarting the green card process, provided the new position is in the same or similar occupational classification. For Product Development Engineers, this often includes adjacent roles in mechanical, systems, or manufacturing engineering without losing your place in the queue.
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