KLA Tencor

Sr. Global Electrical Engineer

KLA Tencor$121K — $206K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering focused on power distribution.
  • Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution systems.
  • Familiarity with electrical codes (NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC).
  • Proven ability to work effectively across regions and cultures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global electrical engineering standards and design guidelines.
  • Review electrical designs for capital and infrastructure projects.
  • Guide strategy for critical power infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance facility resilience and performance.
  • Support renewable energy initiatives like solar and EV charging.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(K) plan with company matching.
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance.
  • Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Group/Division
The KLA Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork, innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 3 million square feet, 135 sites and over 12,000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly, this group also provides employee and site services, such as cafeteria, transportation, security, and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

What You'll Do:
  • Lead and evolve global electrical engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines across a diverse facilities portfolio.
  • Review electrical designs for capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and critical facility improvements to support consistency, quality, and compliance.
  • Guide technical strategy for power distribution, UPS, generators, transfer systems, and other critical power infrastructure.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve resiliency, operational readiness, and long-term facility performance.
  • Support renewable energy and electrification initiatives, including solar, battery storage, EV charging, and utility coordination where relevant.
  • Translate technical requirements into clear standards, design guidance, and executive-ready summaries.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with renewable energy systems such as solar, battery storage, EV infrastructure, or utility interconnection.
  • Experience supporting highly reliable environments such as semiconductor, life sciences, data center, manufacturing, or similar facilities.
  • Familiarity with facilities data platforms, asset management systems, or BIM/CAD tools used in electrical design and operations.
  • Experience working across global sites or multicultural teams.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Minimum eight (8) years of experience in electrical engineering with direct responsibility for power distribution and critical power systems in complex facilities environments.
  • Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, backup power infrastructure, and electrical design review.
  • Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards, such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC, and local regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to work effectively across regions, functions, and time zones while building strong partnerships with technical and business stakeholders.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document standards and explain technical decisions to varied audiences.


Base Pay Range: $121,500.00 - $206,600.00 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
NASDAQ

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