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.
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
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design and development of semiconductor capital equipment. The role includes ownership of new product development as well as sustaining and improving existing systems.
Electrical Design & Development
- Define electrical architecture and requirements for KLA FaST tools and related subsystems.
- Design and develop electrical and metrology subsystems including mixed‑signal PCBs, system interconnects, AC and DC power systems, power budgets, electro‑optical components, electro‑mechanical control systems, and engineering test equipment.
- Drive schematic and electrical system design in close cooperation with Electrical, Mechanical, and Mechatronics engineering teams.
System Troubleshooting & Escalation Support
- Analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex electrical and system‑level issues throughout the product lifecycle.
- Lead root‑cause investigations and define corrective actions for high‑impact technical issues.
- Serve as an escalation point, working directly with cross‑functional teams to restore tool performance, reliability, and schedule.
Manufacturing & Field Support
- Support engineering builds, factory bring‑up, system integration, and qualification activities.
- Provide technical support for electrical issues identified during manufacturing, validation, or customer operation.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Field Service, and Sustaining Engineering to deliver reliable, production‑ready electrical solutions.
Documentation & Design Reviews
- Develop and maintain technical documentation covering system and subsystem operation, interfaces, calibration approaches, test methods, and error budgets.
- Prepare and present design reviews across all stages of subsystem development.
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software, Systems, and Program Management teams to achieve system‑level objectives.
- Provide electrical engineering input to technical decisions and design tradeoffs.
- Take ownership of projects or defined technical scopes and communicate progress and results to stakeholders.
Travel & Global Support
- Provide onsite technical support during critical development, integration, or escalation phases as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- BSc or MSc in Electrical / Electronics Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong hands‑on experience in electrical design and system integration.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems in a cross‑functional environment.
- FPGA firmware experience is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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