Applications Engineer Interview Experience - Chennai, India
Process
I applied through LinkedIn and got a call on the same day from HR and was screened by the HR. Then HR scheduled an interview. Each phone interview was of 30 mns duration.
1st Phone Interview - Went well. Basically they were looking for travel frequency and questions were mostly related to job description. Situational questions were asked. I cleared the 1st round and was scheduled 2nd phone interview.
2nd Phone interview - This was a technical round. It was related to my CV. I cleared the round.
3rd Phone interview - This was a behavioural round and was asked question on situations and also in regard to the travel. I cleared this round as well
4th Phone interview - This was based on management and leadership. This interview was conducted by an engineer from California.
I am still not sure what they were looking for after so many rounds of phone interviews.
Questions
What would you do if you are assigned to a small project compared to your colleague?
You propose a solution at and customer site and you are returning home. The solution you gave blows off. What will you do ?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the KLA Applications Engineer role in Chennai, India.
Success Rate
KLA's interview process for their Applications Engineer roles in Chennai, India is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for KLA's Applications Engineer interview process in Chennai, India.
KLA Work Experiences
- 4.0Very rewarding and satisfying experience.Applications Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, IndiaMarch 20, 2012Pros: 1. There are high quality and intellectual colleagues. 2. The compensation and benefits are good. 3. There is an opportunity to lead at an early stage. 4. The management is good.Cons: 1. There are fewer chances available for professional growth. 2. There are fewer opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing within India. 3. The job involves a lot of travel which leads to a disbalance in work-life.
- 5.0great placeApplications Engineer • Former EmployeeChennai, IndiaSeptember 8, 2025Pros: - The team was good. - The training was good. - The benefits were good.Cons: Hectic schedule Manager often at different location
- 3.0A good place to start your career but don’t stay too longApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, IndiaAugust 12, 2020Pros: There’s always plenty to learn and plenty to do. There’s always something new to challenge you. Worldwide travel too is a plus if you’re up for it.Cons: Applications development is a dead end if you are at the India office. There will be no career growth at all unless you shift to the US where there will be visibility and the opportunity to do some real good work.
