Electrical Design Engineer

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 117,800 - 200,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA-Belgium in Milpitas, California, is looking for an Electrical Engineer responsible for designing and developing electrical circuits and PCBs. You will define system requirements, perform circuit analysis, and lead prototype testing while working closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a doctorate or relevant degree along with industry experience in semiconductor capital equipment, strong PCB design flow skills, and a familiarity with FPGA development and tools like OrCAD and Altium.

Company benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree with no experience or Master's with 3+ years, Bachelor's with 5+ years.
• Strong background in PCB and circuit design.
• Hands-on experience in lab-based electrical testing.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical circuits and PCBs meeting all requirements.
• Lead design validation and testing.
• Generate and execute test plans.

Skills

Electrical circuit design

PCB design

Signal integrity

FPGA development

C/C++ programming

Education

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree with 3 years experience

Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience

Tools

OrCAD

Allegro

Altium

PSpice

ModelSim

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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 for 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
• 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

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

Benefits

• Participation in performance incentive programs
• 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 benefitsWellness benefits including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and paid company holidays
• Family care and bonding leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.