Applications Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
April 1, 2010
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
First, phone interview. Questions on my research (semiconductor, analog circuit)
Second, on site interview. Bunch of questions not much related to electrical engineering. Basically demonstrated what I have done.
*I graduated from BSEE, MSEE from an accredited engineering school
Questions
This is a signal processing question.
There is an IQ test.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the KLA Applications Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
KLA's interview process for their Applications Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive40%
Neutral60%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for KLA's Applications Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
KLA Work Experiences
2.0
Used to be a great place to work, but "it's just a job now"; Has potential, but needs encouragement, etc....
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California
September 21, 2008
Pros: New products every 1-2 years; Good technical learning; As lead indicator of world wide economy, it's sort of fun to see the upswings and downswings earlier than other people!
Cons: Lack of recognition; Groups/Divisions are slow to react; Sometimes lack of focus and rigor on some people's part is frustrating for the rest who are trying to accomplish the best under the circumstances.
3.0
It can be better
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California
June 27, 2008
Pros: You will work on new technology with a market leader, and a relatively flexible schedule is possible.
Cons: Long hours is normal; irregular working hours;
A lot of international travel in economy class; and no travel compensation
Lack of information/technology sharing within;
Some arrogant and ignorant managers;
No appreciation of engineer's work
4.0
Challenging job but worth it
Applications Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
November 15, 2022
Pros: There is great support for the work and education.
Cons: A challenging job and working under complex stressful conditions.
- 2.0Used to be a great place to work, but "it's just a job now"; Has potential, but needs encouragement, etc....Applications Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaSeptember 21, 2008Pros: New products every 1-2 years; Good technical learning; As lead indicator of world wide economy, it's sort of fun to see the upswings and downswings earlier than other people!Cons: Lack of recognition; Groups/Divisions are slow to react; Sometimes lack of focus and rigor on some people's part is frustrating for the rest who are trying to accomplish the best under the circumstances.
- 3.0It can be betterApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaJune 27, 2008Pros: You will work on new technology with a market leader, and a relatively flexible schedule is possible.Cons: Long hours is normal; irregular working hours; A lot of international travel in economy class; and no travel compensation Lack of information/technology sharing within; Some arrogant and ignorant managers; No appreciation of engineer's work
- 4.0Challenging job but worth itApplications Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeNovember 15, 2022Pros: There is great support for the work and education.Cons: A challenging job and working under complex stressful conditions.
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