Electrical Engineer

KLA Corporation; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Family-care leave

Job summary

KLA Corporation is seeking an electrical hardware engineer to design, integrate and sustain electronic hardware for eBeam review and inspection tools in Milpitas, CA. You will work with a cross-functional team of EE, firmware, software and mechanical engineers to deliver robust hardware solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on prototype development, testing and debugging, with a focus on analog/mixed-signal circuits and system-level integration across the product line.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent degree with basic electrical knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for integration challenges.
• Experience in analog/mixed-signal circuit analysis and simulation.
• Prototype development and debug testing of PCB assemblies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and sustain electronic hardware for eBeam review and inspection tools.
• Collaborate with Analog and Digital EE, firmware, software and mechanical engineers to design hardware.
• Maintain and improve hardware reliability and performance in the production environment.

Skills

Problem analysis

Analog circuits

PCB prototyping

Electrical theory

Communication skills

Education

BSEE

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The e-Beam division plays a critical role in KLA’s inspection ecosystem, with tools that deliver high-resolution, timely insights into defects and critical locations on the wafer. Used alongside KLA’s patterned and bare wafer inspectors, e-Beam systems help our customers quickly identify and understand yield-impacting issues—enabling faster, more effective actions to correct the manufacturing process.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be working in the electrical design group to develop, integrate and sustain electronic hardware for eBeam review and inspection tools. He/She will be part of the hardware engineering team, working closely with other Analog and Digital EE hardware, firmware, software and mechanical engineers to design and develop electronic hardware.

Qualifications

• - BSEE
• - Problem analysis and solving capability for integration problems
• - Analog and mixed circuit analysis and simulation skill.
• - Prototype development and debug test experience of PCB assemblies.
• - Understand general basic electrical knowledge
• - Self-motivated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree and previous directly related intern work experience

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $79,600.00 - $116,733.00 AnnuallyPrimary 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.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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