KLA Tencor

Electrical Design Engineeer

KLA Tencor$117K — $200K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong foundation in PCB and Circuit design
  • Experience with PCB design flow from schematic through fabrication and debug
  • Hands-on experience in lab-based electrical testing and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electrical circuits, PCBs, and subsystems
  • Define electrical architecture and verification plans
  • Lead schematic capture and support PCB layout activities
  • Drive prototype bring-up and system integration
  • Analyze and document test results for prototypes
  • Support new product introduction and transition to manufacturing
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical system issues

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and other voluntary benefits
  • 401(K) with company matching
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness benefits including employee assistance program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Group/Division
The SensArray division is the world leading provider of in situ processing measurement and control solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides measurement and control solutions to both semiconductor fabs and mask shops to ensure that yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing SensArray business unit is dedicate to support customer R&D phase as well as HVM with in-situ thermal process control. SensArray business unit enable APC (Automated Process Control) to improve process optimization and yield improvement.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Development
  • Design and develop electrical circuits, PCBs, and subsystems meeting performance, reliability, cost, and schedule requirements
  • Define electrical architecture, system requirements, specifications, and verification plans
  • Perform circuit analysis and simulation (signal integrity, power integrity, timing, thermal, and electrical loads)
  • Lead schematic capture and support PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly activities
  • Develop power systems, mixed-signal designs, system interconnects, and control electronics


System Integration & Validation
  • Drive prototype bring-up, system integration, debugging, and verification testing
  • Support FPGA/firmware bring-up and hardware-software integration
  • Generate and execute test plans; analyze and document results
  • Provide input to prototype test planning and subsystem validation


Manufacturing & Product Lifecycle Support
  • Support new product introduction (NPI) and transition to manufacturing
  • Develop and maintain design documentation including schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and assembly instructions
  • Support factory builds, integration, and qualification activities
  • Assist in development of manufacturing procedures and service documentation


Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
  • Analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex electrical and system-level issues
  • Perform failure analysis and root-cause investigations on prototypes and production systems
  • Own issue resolution across development, manufacturing, and field deployments


Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure design intent is met
  • Define requirements and collaborate on PCB fabrication and component sourcing
  • Partner with mechanical, systems, firmware, and program teams to achieve system-level objectives


Typical Responsibilities
  • Schematic capture using tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, or Altium
  • PCB-level design including analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal systems
  • Design of test fixtures and diagnostic hardware
  • Electrical troubleshooting using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum/network analyzers, power meters)
  • Design and evaluation of cables, harnesses, and system-level interconnects
  • Electrical load calculations and system performance analysis


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with FPGA/firmware development or hardware-software integration
  • Familiarity with PSpice, ModelSim, Xilinx/Altera FPGA toolchains
  • Programming experience in C/C++
  • Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry
  • Knowledge of SEMI standards and industrial safety requirements
  • Experience with cable/harness design and system integration
  • Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial interfaces
  • Exposure to AI driven (Agents/skill based) Electrical design framework


Additional Skills & Competencies
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
  • Strong documentation skills using tools such as Visio, AutoCAD, and Microsoft 365
  • Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed


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

  • Technical degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong foundation in PCB and Circuit design
  • Experience with PCB design flow from schematic through fabrication and debug
  • Hands-on experience in lab-based electrical testing and troubleshooting
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex system-level issues
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills


Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA'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.

About KLA Tencor

KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
Learn more about KLA Tencor
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+21.5%
Revenue
$6 billion
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