Electrical Design Engineer - Power & Controls

KLA; Ann Arbor Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

KLA is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join the Central Engineering team in Ann Arbor, MI. You will design electrical subsystems for power modules and racks, drive the full design lifecycle, and work with cross-functional teams to bring next-generation measurement tools to production.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of relevant experience, PLC programming skills, CAN bus proficiency, and strong analytical abilities. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' relevant experience.
• PLC programming with Siemens or Allen-Bradley.
• Knowledge of CAN bus and fieldbus protocols.
• Thermal/cooling modeling and control knowledge.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python or LabVIEW.
• Solid understanding of OrCAD and AutoCAD; CREO is a plus.
• Strong problem analysis and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic/international).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete electrical design process from requirements to analysis.
• Perform thermal/cooling analysis and control for subsystems.
• PLC programming and integration into systems.
• Conceptual and detailed design using OrCAD/AutoCAD; prepare drawings and reviews.
• Procure prototype parts, integrate systems, test prototypes, and hand off to manufacturing.

Skills

PLC programming

CAN bus

Thermal/Cooling modeling

MATLAB/Python/LabVIEW

OrCAD/AutoCAD

Troubleshooting

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CREO

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer - Power & Controls

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

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. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Central Engineering team in Ann Arbor. The engineer will work in a team of electrical and mechanical design engineers responsible for power modules and racks modules across different divisions within the corporation. The engineer drives the designing, detailing, and testing new electrical sub-system for the next generation of KLA tools!

You will design electrical parts, modules and subsystems that are part of an entire measurement system. Responsibilities include:

• Own the complete design process from requirements specification, feasibility studies, cost and scheduling, to conducting various analysis (such as circuit, timing, thermal/cooling, electrical loads),

• Thermal/cooling analysis and control.

• PLC programming,

• Conceptual and detailed design using design tools (OrCAD, AutoCAD), detailed drawings, design review presentations,

• Procurement of prototype parts, system integration, prototype testing, and handoff to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' relevant experience

• PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

• Communication fieldbus protocols (e.g. CAN bus)

• Knowledge of controls (Thermal/Cooling modeling, Control and Safety circuits, PID Tuning)

• MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW

• Solid understanding of OrCAD, AutoCAD (CREO is a plus!)

• Strong problem analysis and solving capability

• Ability to diagnose problems and hands-on troubleshooting experience for complex electrical subsystems

• Enjoy working on groundbreaking technologies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

Base Pay Range: $76,300.00 - $129,700.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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 including 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.