Electrical Design Engineer - FPGA & PCB Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to define and develop high‑speed FPGA‑based subsystems, perform circuit and timing analysis, and collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable products.

This role requires a strong foundation in analog/digital mixed‑signal design, PCB, FPGA, and verification using Verilog/VHDL, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, analog and digital mixed signal electronics design at both the theoretical and practical implementation levels.
• Experience with PCB design, FPGA and embedded processor development, including associated high‑speed digital hardware design.
• Experience in FPGA development using Xilinx or Intel (Altera) platforms, including Verilog and/or VHDL design, simulation, synthesis, implementation, and debugging.
• Solid understanding of FPGA‑to‑PCB interface design, timing analysis, timing closure, and constraint development.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware and firmware integration, debug, and system‑level testing of prototype hardware.
• Familiarity with engineering development tools such as OrCAD, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, Intel Quartus, Synplify, Questa/ModelSim, Python, and MATLAB, etc
• 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.

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.
• Conduct bench‑level, subsystem‑level, and system‑level integration, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PCB design

FPGA development

Verilog/VHDL

High-speed digital design

Education

BSEE

MSEE

PhD EE

Tools

OrCAD

Xilinx Vivado/ISE

Intel Quartus

Questa/ModelSim

Python

MATLAB

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.

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.
• Conduct bench‑level, subsystem‑level, and system‑level integration, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, analog and digital mixed signal electronics design at both the theoretical and practical implementation levels
• Experience with PCB design, FPGA and embedded processor development, including associated high‑speed digital hardware design.
• Experience in FPGA development using Xilinx or Intel (Altera) platforms, including Verilog and/or VHDL design, simulation, synthesis, implementation, and debugging.
• Solid understanding of FPGA‑to‑PCB interface design, timing analysis, timing closure, and constraint development.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware and firmware integration, debug, and system‑level testing of prototype hardware
• Familiarity with engineering development tools such as OrCAD, Xilinx Vivado/ISE, Intel Quartus, Synplify, Questa/ModelSim, Python, and MATLAB, etc
• 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 3+ years, or MSEE with 2+ years or PhD EE with 1+ years' experience in electrical engineering

Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA'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.

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