KLA Corporation develops process control and yield management equipment and services for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Its systems are used across the production of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, semiconductor packages, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. The company operates across more than a dozen regions worldwide and employs over 15,000 people.
The work spans a broad set of technical disciplines. KLA's teams include physicists, engineers, data scientists, and specialists in multidisciplinary problem-solving, working on challenges that arise throughout semiconductor fabrication - from early-stage wafer processing to final packaging. The company reinvests 15% of its sales revenue into research and development, reflecting the sustained technical demands of keeping pace with advances in chipmaking.
KLA's equipment and services are embedded in the production of a wide range of end products, including smartphones, laptops, wearables, and autonomous vehicles. The company works closely with leading semiconductor manufacturers to help bring next-generation devices to volume production. Its portfolio covers:
- Advanced process control systems for semiconductor fabrication
- Yield management systems and services
- Tools for wafer and reticle manufacturing
- Equipment for integrated circuit fabrication
- Solutions for packaging, PCB, and flat panel display production
