Sr. Electrical Engineer

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Development

• Perform analog and digital electrical design for prototype and production boards, including schematic capture, board bring-up, and validation.
• Own and drive board-level design activities, including power, signal integrity, and mixed-signal interfaces, in collaboration with system and architecture teams.
• Contribute to FPGA-based designs, including requirements definition, integration, and debug at the system level.

Hands-On Electronics Assembly & Integration

• Perform hands-on assembly, integration, and modification of electronic boards and sub-assemblies, including cables, connectors, and harnesses, for prototype and pre-production systems.
• Support mechanical and electrical integration of electronic assemblies at the system level.
• Perform rework, repairs, and hardware modifications as required to support development and validation activities.

Prototype Validation Support

• Perform hands-on electrical work in the clean room on prototype tools, including installation, powerup, performance validation, and debug.
• Support early hardware validation activities, own electrical redesign efforts when required, and implement improvements to enhance robustness and performance.
• Work closely with system engineers during prototype phases to ensure electrical requirements are met.

System Troubleshooting & Escalation Support

• Lead and support troubleshooting of complex board, FPGA, and system-level electrical issues on prototype and pre-production tools.
• Provide escalation support, including root cause analysis and definition of corrective actions.
• Interface directly with cross-functional engineering teams to resolve critical technical issues impacting program milestones.

Program & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Program Managers to define, track, and implement electrical requirements across programs.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Systems, and Mechatronics teams to ensure successful end-to-end system integration.
• Participate in technical design reviews and clearly communicate electrical trade-offs, risks, and recommendations.

Vendor Interface & Travel

• Interface directly with external vendors to support new hardware development, assembly and integration issues, and design improvements.
• Travel to vendors as needed for troubleshooting, reviews, and hardware qualification activities.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment or a similar complex electro‑mechanical industry.
• Experience in design and ownership of mixed‑signal PCBs and system-level electrical interfaces.
• Strong understanding of system integration, including signal integrity and grounding.
• Experience with FPGA or embedded interfaces, including system-level debugging.
• Ability to support design validation through hands-on work on prototype tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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