Pros: KLA is a high performing company

Cons: KLA instrument is NOT a high-performing division.

Pros: Company builds high quality metrology and defect inspection products. They plan their product life cycle well. They have a good application/marketing team that figure out what the industry needs, and an excellent engineer team that build really amazing tools and software. The salary, benefits and educational opportunities are very good.

Cons: There is a lot of tribal knowledge, that some older workers hold on to for job security, and makes it hard for new people to get up to speed and contribute. It's a good company that has lots of cash, so it hires people that are overqualified for their role, and as a result, can get bored.

Pros: Old corporate pay design; stock options, long term incentives, excellent health, dental, vision plans Highly skilled work force; 85-90% MS/PhD; provides educative atmosphere

Cons: Travel for some jobs ranges between 50 and 90%, so it is not suited for employees with young families. The old corporate design con is that the only way up is through lots of experience, and middle management stagnates.