Optical Engineer Interview Experience - Milpitas, California
July 16, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
9AM-6PM onsite interview
First I present my PhD work, after that was 1 - 1 interview with team members, the manager and HR. I heard back in a couple of weeks.
Questions
I had a question related to laser and optical devices, and behavioral questions.
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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
67%
Pass 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
Positive83%
Neutral0%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for KLA's Optical Engineer interview process in Milpitas, California.
KLA Work Experiences
4.0
Good work-life balance but limited career growth
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
Milpitas, California
October 23, 2026
Pros: Good work life balance
Good salary
Competitive work
Cons: It was too structured and had less career growth.
4.0
optical engineer
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
Milpitas, California
March 2, 2022
Pros: The people are good. The product is good. The job is satisfying.
Cons: The low salary and many instances of bad management.
4.0
One of the best
Optical Engineer • Current Employee
Milpitas, California
October 28, 2012
Pros: Challenging work
Interesting and talented people
Cons: The work-life balance is not optimal.
- 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.
- 4.0One of the bestOptical Engineer • Current EmployeeMilpitas, CaliforniaOctober 28, 2012Pros: Challenging work Interesting and talented peopleCons: The work-life balance is not optimal.
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