Instructional Designer - USA-AZ-Phoenix-KLA, United States
$73,500 - $125,000 USD yearly
Originally posted 3 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
As an Instructional Designer, you will develop structured, high-impact training using modern methodologies. This role focuses on creating scalable learning solutions, building SEMATECH-aligned certification frameworks, and leveraging AI for personalized training.
What you'll do
- Build certification frameworks aligned with SEMATECH standards
- Explore AI-driven solutions for training personalization and scalability
- Apply instructional design principles to classroom and online training
- Develop storyboards, documents, eLearning modules, and other media for training delivery
- Design training for hardware service, maintenance, installation, repair, troubleshooting, part replacement, and upgrades
- Interface with functional teams (e.g., R&D, support, manufacturing) to develop training content
- Research and convert technical information into training for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Conduct independent review meetings with engineering and technical staff
- Support testing and validation of training solutions, specifying revisions, and validating with SMEs
- Submit change requests for written procedures as needed
- Follow documentation best practices and templates; devise new standards where necessary
- Manage projects end-to-end, including planning, monitoring, and change management
- Maintain action trackers and project documentation
- Make independent decisions with minimal or no managerial support
- Demonstrate independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria
- Collaborate effectively with SMEs across functions and geographies
- Drive alignment among stakeholders with conflicting requirements
- Handle complex problems requiring higher-order critical thinking and evaluation of alternatives
- Maintain a high level of detail orientation while keeping the big picture in mind
- Communicate clearly in written and spoken English with an international audience
- Prepare training curricula and deliver technical training when needed
- Work efficiently in a matrix environment with multiple direct and indirect managers
- Collaborate with global teams and adapt to diverse cultural contexts
What you'll need
- Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; OR Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years; OR equivalent work experience
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Instructional Design
- At least 7 years of experience in technical engineering fields (semiconductor industry preferred)
- Strong technical developing skills with demonstrable examples
- High-level English proficiency with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, collaborate across global teams, and apply modern instructional design methodologies such as ADDIE, SAM, and LxD.
This role has been open 42 days — well below the 54-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3787
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Median days open
54 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | KLA Corporation | All employers we track in this specialty (3787 roles · 83 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 245 | 3787 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 448 | 9887 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 66 d | 54 d (+12 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 616 open roles · median 54 d
- Lam Research · 563 open roles · median 42 d
- Micron Technology · 284 open roles · median 42 d
- KLA Corporation (this employer) · 246 open roles · median 67 d
- ASML · 188 open roles · median 69 d
- ASM International · 162 open roles · median 83 d
How we counted: 3787 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 83 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.