KLA reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(1,985 total reviews)
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90% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

KLA has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 1,985 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The KLA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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4.0
Aug 27, 2010
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Pros

Focus on technical excellence. Senior management were strong technical types. Most people were cooperative and collaborative. Early on management were personally committed to retaining good employees.

Cons

Management focus changed from technical focus. Software was always a little behind the competition. Competition always had better marketing, but after buy-out it seems Thermawave had at minimum technological parity.

4.0
Aug 17, 2010

Best place to learn

Anonymous employee
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Pros

As mentioned best company to learn and try new things if you want. Some groups are amazing to work for and some not so good but good diversity as a corporation KLA Tencor offer different sub divisions so it gives a feel for things, where you can feel like you are working for a startup or well oil machine in a large division.

Cons

Not the best paying company, very conservative in salary but provides plenty of chances to grow from within in different roles.

4.0
Aug 12, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting co-workers, since workforce is very highly educated and very international. Very challenging work, because of cutting-edge technology requirements and a global operational scope. Many people have worked there for more than a decade, and people who left often decide to come back to work there later. The company is large and diverse enough that you can grow your career without leaving the company. It also offers a wide variety of internal and external training options to help people keep growing their skills. The management is very disciplined about keeping money in the bank and being prepared for anything. Most products are #1 or #2 in their category. Just about any computer chip anywhere has made many trips through KLA-Tencor equipment during manufacturing. KLA-Tencor is also diversifying into related measurement applications, such as solar and LED manufacturing equipment. It's satisfying to work for a company that is a major exporter from the US, and which makes products which are tangible, highly complex, industry-leading, and necessary for the progress of the industries it serves.

Cons

The semiconductor capital equipment industry is very cyclical. While KLA-Tencor has tried to structure itself to minimize the impact, inevitably in up times the company grows, and in down times the company lays off people. It's a demanding industry with demanding deadlines. Hours can be long. Meetings can be at inconvenient times due to globalization. The corporate culture is oriented to techies and drivers, some people would feel it's impersonal and tough. Employees are constantly being asked to adapt and change, and do more with less. Standing still in this industry would quickly lead to decline.

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