Electrical Design Engineer (FPGA, RTL, DSP/Image Processing)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem seeks an Image Computer team member to design and test high-speed IMC systems. The role involves FPGA design, verification, and collaboration with software engineers. Ideal candidates have a strong background in DSP, image processing, and FPGA design.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

401(K)

Stock Purchase Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's with 3+ years' experience, or Bachelor's with 5+ years' experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of FPGA design flow.
• Handle RTL design, verification, and hardware bring-up.
• Validate FPGA designs in the lab.

Skills

DSP

Image Processing

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Ph.D.

Master's

Bachelor's

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Perl

Tcl

Xilinx Vivado

Intel Quartus

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 manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. Our focus on innovation is reflected in our investment of 15% of sales back into R&D. Our team of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers work with leading technology providers to accelerate the development of tomorrow's electronic devices.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG) creates all of KLA's metrology and inspection products. The Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides optical inspection systems for IC manufacturing, helping detect yield-critical defects at advanced process nodes with flagship products like the 29xx and 39xx series.

Job Description/Qualifications

As an Image Computer (IMC) team member, you will design, build, and test high-speed, high-throughput IMC systems using off-the-shelf and custom components.

Responsibilities:

1. Participate in all phases of FPGA design flow, from concept to tool integration.
2. Derive FPGA design requirements from system needs.
3. Handle RTL design, verification, and hardware bring-up.
4. Implement logic/control blocks, including filters, DSP/image processing, high-speed data paths, and interfaces.
5. Optimize FPGA designs for area, speed, and power.
6. Verify DSP/image processing against models and collaborate with systems engineers.
7. Use implementation tools like Xilinx Vivado and Intel Quartus, perform timing closure.
8. Validate FPGA designs in the lab and with lab equipment.
9. Collaborate with software engineers for integration.
10. Contribute to hardware development phases, including documentation and testing.
11. Validate FPGA designs for manufacturing release.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DSP and image processing datapaths.
• Experience with FPGAs and related design flow.
• Knowledge of hardware design and industry-standard interfaces.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages like MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Perl, Tcl.
• Experience with EDA tools and timing closure techniques.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D., or Master's with 3+ years' experience, or Bachelor's with 5+ years' experience.

Our benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, 401(K), stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid time off, and more.

KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For inquiries, contact [e-mail].