Electrical Design Engineer

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a senior electrical engineer focusing on high-speed FPGA design to define requirements, develop analog/digital circuits, and collaborate across mechanical, software, and systems teams.

You will work with Xilinx/Intel FPGAs, verify timing, run simulations, and contribute to manufacturing readiness and product integration. A BSEE or higher is required, with hands-on FPGA experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in electrical engineering principles.
• Experience in FPGA development using Xilinx or Intel platforms with Verilog/VHDL.
• Experience in AI-assisted circuit design and FPGA design review.
• Solid understanding of FPGA-to-PCB interface design, timing analysis and constraints.
• Familiarity with EDA tools: OrCAD, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, Intel Quartus, Synplify, Questa/ModelSim, Python and MATLAB.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ownership, urgency, and accountability in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical subsystem requirements, specifications, and interfaces.
• Design, prototype, and iterate analog/digital circuits; direct PCB layout.
• Design and optimize high-speed FPGA designs; develop data acquisition, processing, and comms interfaces.
• Create test fixtures, procedures, and scripts for PCB and FPGA testing.
• Perform simulations for circuit, signal integrity, timing, and thermal analyses.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Follow Design for Excellence processes; generate docs and manufacturing release packages.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers.
• Support product introduction, ramp-up, and field issue resolution.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

FPGA development

Verilog/VHDL

AI-assisted circuit design

FPGA-to-PCB interface

Timing analysis & closure

Python/MATLAB

Communication skills

Ownership & accountability

Education

BSEE with 1 year experience

MSEE or PhD EE

Tools

Xilinx Vivado/ISE

Intel Quartus

Synplify

Questa/ModelSim

OrCAD

Job description

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.

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 Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Main Responsibilities

• Define electrical subsystem requirements, specifications, and interfaces based on system requirements and specifications.
• Design/prototype analog/digital circuits, schematics capture; directing PCB board layout.
• Design, implement, verify, and optimize high-speed FPGA designs, including high-bandwidth data acquisition, processing, and communication interfaces.
• Develop test fixtures, test procedure and test scripts for PCB board prototype and FPGA functional tests, qualification, and characterization.
• Perform circuit, signal integrity, timing, thermal, power, and FPGA simulations to validate and optimize designs.
• Participate in various design review activities, such as PCB design and FPGA design reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Follow DFX Design Process and generate and maintain design documentation, test reports, and engineering release packages for manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure successful product integration and validation.
• Work with manufacturing and service organizations to support product introduction, production ramp-up, and field issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, analog and digital mixed signal electronics design at both the theoretical and practical implementation levels
• Experience in FPGA development using Xilinx or Intel (Altera) platforms, including Verilog and/or VHDL design, simulation, synthesis, implementation, and debugging.
• Experience in developing AI assisted circuit design and circuit review, AI assistant FPGA design
• Solid understanding of FPGA-to-PCB interface design, timing analysis, timing closure, and constraint development.
• Familiarity with engineering development tools such as OrCAD, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, Intel Quartus, Synplify, Questa/ModelSim, Python, and MATLAB.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex semiconductor equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE with 1 years, or MSEE or PhD EE in electrical engineering

Base Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $161,500.00 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 [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.