The process took 2 days. I interviewed at KLA (Milpitas, CA) in Mar 2010
Interview
1st. was the phone interrview, basically a behaviorial interview all through the way. Make a genuine attempt to show genuiine interest and you will be fine. So how would yo deal with an irate customer, are you willing to move, describe a leadership experience, how do you feel about 3-6 mont h assinments abroad.. etc.
Next was the 1:1 there were 2 groups of 7 on the same day, 1st is tour general info abt the company.. etc. then a 30 min presentation abt a skills exam you are supposed to take (trying to identify defects in pictures as a way to simulate wafer detection..interesting)
then 6 1:1 all different depending on mangaer, from very specific to Resume dependent i.e 3-6 months abroad? describe how you can estimate the number of hair specialists in the country? why kla, why not your engineering degree?
comapny is very beautinful, job seems intuitive good place to start a career
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
3-6months abroad? hair numbers in the US? detecting defects in images? and wafers
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at KLA (Milpitas, CA) in Nov 2025
Interview
The interviewers were nice and welcoming. Initially, an online screening happened through resume shortlist. Then the interview took place online. However, the interview was on problem solving rather than technical.
3 rounds of interview done. HR interview, zoom interview and a technical presentation. Potentially still have another round of interview with directors. Interviewers are friendly, nice and welcoming. Do not feel pressured or stress during the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was your biggest achievement in your previous job
4 rounds, 3 individual 1 on 1 interviews with managers and 1 panel presentation. The presentation was 30 mins and each panel interview was half an hour. All back to back
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Present a technical topic of your choosing for 30 mins