Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution & Controls (E)

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Electrical Engineers are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Electrical Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background.

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About the Role

Join KLA’s multidisciplinary engineering team developing electrical systems for advanced semiconductor equipment. We’re looking for a hands-on Electrical Engineer who enjoys taking designs from concept through production and solving challenging system-level problems. You’ll focus on AC/DC power distribution, electrical system integration, and cable assembly design, working on systems ranging from low-voltage DC through 480 VAC three-phase power. Experience with PLC-based controls, industrial networking, and machine safety is a plus.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop AC/DC power distribution systems, electrical modules, and integrated subsystems.
• Design systems ranging from low-voltage DC through 120-480 VAC single- and three-phase power.
• Perform electrical engineering analysis, including load calculations, circuit and wire sizing, voltage drop, protection-device selection, power dissipation, and load balancing.
• Design cable assemblies and wiring harnesses, including wire sizing, connector selection, pinouts, shielding, grounding, and routing requirements.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, BOMs, specifications, and test procedures.
• Select components such as circuit breakers, fuses, contactors, relays, power supplies, connectors, terminal blocks, and power distribution hardware.
• Apply applicable standards and design practices, including NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, IPC, SEMI, and IEC.
• Own designs through requirements, concept development, detailed design, prototype, testing, qualification, and manufacturing release.
• Troubleshoot electrical and system-level issues in the lab and support equipment integration.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, safety, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams.
• Support PLC-based controls, safety interlocks, and industrial communication systems as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience or a strong technical foundation in AC/DC power distribution and electrical system design.
• Experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, or wiring harnesses.
• Understanding of electrical component selection and circuit protection.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• Ability to translate system requirements into safe, reliable, manufacturable, and serviceable electrical designs.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and technical ownership skills.

Preferred Experience

• 480 VAC three-phase power distribution and industrial electrical systems.
• Electrical design for industrial machinery, automation, or semiconductor capital equipment.
• Cable and harness design, including connectors, pinouts, shielding, grounding, and production drawings.
• AutoCAD, Creo, or similar engineering design tools.
• PLC-based controls, including Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens SIMATIC, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/Logix, or equivalent.
• Machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, emergency-off circuits, interlocks, safety relays, and safety I/O.
• Industrial networking such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, CAN, or DeviceNet.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70/NEC, NFPA 79, IEC, IPC, or SEMI standards.
• Domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field with 0 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field with 2 years of relevant experience.

Total Rewards

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.

Use of AI Statement 

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.