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

KLA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the electrical and interconnect architecture in advanced semiconductor equipment! This role will define and drive the system-level architecture for power and signal distribution across the tool, with primary ownership of interconnection diagrams, IO rack concepts, motion-drive interfaces, and cable architecture. The ideal candidate brings deep prior experience in complex capital equipment or similarly multidisciplinary systems, and is able to translate system requirements into robust, manufacturable, serviceable, and safe electrical implementations. This engineer will also perform CAD work for the overall routing architecture, directly support detailed mechanical design, and guide support teams in routing cables and related hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the system‑level electrical routing architecture, including power distribution strategy, cable architecture, interface partitioning, rack‑level organization, and system interconnect definitions.

• Define, develop, and maintain authoritative interconnection diagrams (ICDs) gathering subsystem interfaces, device connectivity, power requirements, and logical disconnection concepts for manufacturing, installation, and service.

• Perform power distribution, signal conditioning, signal integrity, grounding, shielding, and overall electrical architecture design at the system level.

• Architect and coordinate IO racks, motion‑drive interfaces, cable breakouts, routing concepts, and chassis / IO panel definitions in collaboration with electrical, mechanical, controls, and system engineering teams.

• Perform hands‑on CAD work to develop and maintain routing architecture, interconnect definitions, and supporting design data, primarily using Creo and Zuken.

• Translate top‑level system requirements into subsystem electrical requirements, interface specifications, and implementation constraints, ensuring cross‑discipline alignment.

• Lead system‑level trade studies and design decisions related to routing strategy, connector standardization, grounding, shielding, service breakpoints, and manufacturability.

• Guide and review routing and CAD implementation work by support teams, ensuring consistency with system architecture, standards, serviceability, and safety requirements.

• Drive multi-functional design reviews and partner with subsystem owners to ensure interface data is complete, accurate, and verified prior to detailed design and release.

• Support prototype build, integration, bring‑up, troubleshooting, and productization, contributing to system documentation, test plans, and reusable design guidelines for high‑volume production.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related technical field.

• Significant experience in system-level electrical architecture for complex equipment, including power and signal distribution, interconnection diagrams, IO architecture, motion-drive interfaces, and cable/harness implementation.

• Ability to lead the overall routing architecture and translate top-level system requirements into robust, manufacturable, serviceable, and safe implementations across multiple subsystems.

• Hands-on experience performing CAD / ECAD work, including development and maintenance of routing, interconnect, and interface design content; experience with Creo and Zuken E3 is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with MBSE is a plus.

• Ability to work across electrical, mechanical, controls, software, manufacturing, and service teams, and to guide external contributors or contractors supporting cable routing and design execution.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Base Pay Range: $141,300.00 - $240,200.00 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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