Process
Multiple people interview you individually. They all talk about what software you need to use and ask about your experience. They tell you what your role will be. Just act interested. Ask questions. Show that you have the skills that they need.
Questions
Why do you want to work for KLA?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the KLA Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
43%
Pass Rate
KLA's interview process for their Engineer roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral14%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for KLA's Engineer interview process in United States.
KLA Work Experiences
5.0
Great team to work with
Engineer • Former Employee
Grenoble, France
December 20, 2024
Pros: Despite being a large company, KLA managed to put together a team at the EU/USA sites that is incredibly nice to work with.
Interesting daily work, the tools are cutting edge and complex.
Cons: The job often comes with a lot of stress, but that's normal in this industry
4.0
Nice company
Engineer • Current Employee
Taichung, Taiwan
October 30, 2021
Pros: Open mind and innovation
Excellent cross team work
Cons: There is heavy work loading and manpower storage.
2.0
Used to be a better place to work
Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California
August 28, 2008
Pros: They are open to trying new processes, if you can sell that to them.
Most groups are good to work with, and are willing to help when asked.
Cons: There is a forced time-off policy. This year, the workers are required to take 5-6 weeks off. They have to use their vacation (PTO), and when that has been used up, they have to take the time off without pay.
Pay raises are scant. One time all the managers had at least a 10% reduction in salary. This was not made up for the next salary increase.
Things are very political there, and people will back stab as needed to cover their own behind.
- 5.0Great team to work withEngineer • Former EmployeeGrenoble, FranceDecember 20, 2024Pros: Despite being a large company, KLA managed to put together a team at the EU/USA sites that is incredibly nice to work with. Interesting daily work, the tools are cutting edge and complex.Cons: The job often comes with a lot of stress, but that's normal in this industry
- 4.0Nice companyEngineer • Current EmployeeTaichung, TaiwanOctober 30, 2021Pros: Open mind and innovation Excellent cross team workCons: There is heavy work loading and manpower storage.
- 2.0Used to be a better place to workEngineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, CaliforniaAugust 28, 2008Pros: They are open to trying new processes, if you can sell that to them. Most groups are good to work with, and are willing to help when asked.Cons: There is a forced time-off policy. This year, the workers are required to take 5-6 weeks off. They have to use their vacation (PTO), and when that has been used up, they have to take the time off without pay. Pay raises are scant. One time all the managers had at least a 10% reduction in salary. This was not made up for the next salary increase. Things are very political there, and people will back stab as needed to cover their own behind.
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