Optical Engineer Interview Experience - Milpitas, California
Process
The initial interview took place over the phone after I gave them my information at career fair. The interview lasted approximately 30 minutes.
After this point, I was invited down to tour their Milpitas facility. I met with two engineers and the division and program heads and then an offer was made.
Questions
What do you see yourself bringing to this company if you are offered a position?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the KLA Optical Engineer role in Milpitas, California.
Success Rate
KLA's interview process for their Optical Engineer roles in Milpitas, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for KLA's Optical Engineer interview process in Milpitas, California.
KLA Work Experiences
- 4.0Good work-life balance but limited career growthOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, CaliforniaOctober 23, 2026Pros: Good work life balance Good salary Competitive workCons: It was too structured and had less career growth.
- 4.0optical engineerOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, CaliforniaMarch 2, 2022Pros: The people are good. The product is good. The job is satisfying.Cons: The low salary and many instances of bad management.
- 4.0Stable work, good core team with challenging workOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, CaliforniaMarch 18, 2015Pros: Good work culture, core teams are good. Ability to learn, change job roles and grow in a career.Cons: No real down time, always on-call. Global operations and customers mean that you need to be ready all the time to contribute to solutions.
