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Global Footprint
We are a multinational company with over 10,000 employees and offices all around the world. We believe that innovation thrives in a diverse environment built on communication, understanding, global culture, skills and knowledge.
Deep Science
We take on complex technical challenges that often take years to solve. We work on the edges of deep science, exploring electron and photon optics, sensors, machine learning and data analytics.
There is never a dull moment with us.
Greater Together
Active collaboration multiplies agile thinking. Deep partnerships with innovative technology companies keep tomorrow’s innovations on track.
Together we maximize discovery and solutions.
Investing in Innovation
The innovative ideas and devices that are transforming our world all begin with research, development and inspiration. Last year we invested 15% of sales back into R&D, exceeding industry standards. That’s a measure of our commitment to solving the most daunting technical challenges.
Opportunity Ahead
We believe in our people and make it our target to promote from within. Our CEO started as a KLA engineer. That’s pretty good proof that we’re a company of opportunity.
How We Do It
We inhabit two worlds: one that’s nanometers in scale and one that’s global. This micro and macro view gives us a unique perspective. We see electrons wave and industries transform. When you put deep science together with optimism, big things happen.
Expertise
Last year we invested 15% of sales back into R&D, exceeding industry standards. That’s a measure of our commitment to solving the most daunting technical challenges. From our ground-breaking mask inspection tool in 1975 that signaled the dawn of semiconductor process control, to today’s broadband plasma technology that discovers defects at the speed of light, we like to arrive first.
Collaboration
Active collaboration multiplies agile thinking. We put this approach into practice at strategic, technical and operational levels with our partners. Working side-by-side both geographically and intellectually, we maximize discovery and solutions.
Operations
We have a proven ability to go from concept to global marketplace. We invent in-house, make strategic acquisitions and share technology across systems to diversify our perspectives and widen the range of our solutions. Comprehensive service programs keep it all optimized.
Foundation
We support a range of community and charitable initiatives with funding and volunteer opportunities: STEM education, health and wellness programs, local aid and international disaster relief. We sponsor the Second Harvest Food Bank in Santa Clara County and fight river blindness in Africa. Not for profit, just for humanity.
Make the World a Better Place
We believe that technology has a meaningful and positive impact on the world. How technology can change our societies for the better? What greater good can be achieved by harnessing exceptional thinking to promote exponential technological innovation? Those are the questions that inspire us to evolve. Discover How You Can Advance Humanity.