3D Developer - Mixed Reality

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is looking for experienced Mixed Reality developers to create innovative 3D experiences for training and for performance support. The successful candidate in this role will create 3D training that users will experience using any of the head mounted devices like Microsoft HoloLens, HTC VIVE, Oculus and other emerging devices and technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Interpreting storyboards that describe maintenance procedures to design in order to craft innovative interactive 3D experiences.
• Collaborating with multi-functional teams to deliver innovation into MR training.
• Optimizing 3D CAD models to augment the efficiency of 3D holographic experiences.
• Designing and crafting innovative and interactive 3D experiences from storyboards.
• Planning and running development projects.
• Coordinating meetings with international interdisciplinary teams to ensure the timely progress and delivery of training experiences.
• Prioritizing work effort.
• Soliciting and applying feedback throughout the development process.
• Interacting with SMEs, IDs, fellow MRDs, Instructors and the Training Managers.
• Sending weekly status updates to manager and partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science /Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/3D Graphic Design or equivalent
• Experience using CAD and 3D animation applications.
• Experience with Interactive 3D/AR design
• Experience with any one of the following tools, or similar, is crucial
• PiXYZ
• Blender
• 3D Studio Max
• Maya
• Solidworks
• Microsoft 365 Guides
• Microsoft HoloLens or any other AR/VR goggles

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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