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 RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

As an Electrical Control System Engineer, you will be at the forefront of our engineering projects, driving the design and development of cutting-edge motion systems. Your key responsibilities will include:

Analyzing and designing dynamic motion systems to meet project specifications.Overseeing the entire design process, from requirements specification and feasibility studies to cost estimation and scheduling.Designing various electrical circuits, including motion control and PID systems.Creating electrical designs using industry-standard tools like OrCAD and AutoCAD.Developing firmware for microcontroller and FPGA-based motion controllers.Conducting testing and data analysis using tools such as MATLAB and Python.Creating detailed drawings, design review presentations, procuring prototype parts, integrating systems, testing prototypes, and handing off to manufacturing.Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers, to ensure seamless integration and testing at both subsystem and system levels.Developing supporting documentation, such as assembly and test procedures, and service manuals.Partnering with suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.Addressing and resolving product issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and >3 years of related work experience.A strong background in Electrical Engineering.Expertise in analyzing and designing motion control systems.Proficiency in microcontroller and FPGA programming.Experience using design tools such as AutoCAD, with a preference for candidates experienced in 3D design tools like Creo Parametrics.Experience in control loop design considering mechanical disturbance models is a plus.Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.Willingness to travel (<10%).

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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