Electrical Engineer: Semiconductor Safety & Design

KLA Corporation; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Stock purchase program

Job summary

KLA Corporation is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design and sustain electrical systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will lead safety and regulatory compliance, apply standards (SEMI, CE, IEC, UL) and partner with certification bodies.

Expect travel and hands-on roles across multiple platforms, focusing on reliability, safety and performance. Join a team that tackles complex engineering challenges and helps power the future of electronics on a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years designing electrical systems for semiconductor equipment or similar electromechanical systems.
• Experience designing to regulatory standards (60204-1, NFPA 79, UL 508A).
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, power distribution, controls, and safety.
• Experience selecting, integrating, and troubleshooting electrical components and subsystems.
• Travel 15-20%.

Responsibilities

• Design and sustain electrical systems for semiconductor process equipment.
• Specify and integrate power supplies, sensors, relays, circuit protection devices, heaters, temperature control hardware, and motion-control elements.
• Develop equipment protection strategies and electrical safety functions such as emergency stops, safety interlocks, and grounding systems.
• Evaluate new technologies and alternative components to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Support field electrical troubleshooting escalations when required.
• Lead product safety and compliance initiatives across multiple equipment platforms.
• Interpret and implement industry standards including SEMI, CE, IEC, NFPA, UL, and customer-specific requirements.
• Partner with certification bodies and testing organizations to achieve product certifications and maintain compliance documentation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years

Job description

KLA Corporation is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design and sustain electrical systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will lead safety and regulatory compliance, apply standards (SEMI, CE, IEC, UL) and partner with certification bodies.

Expect travel and hands-on roles across multiple platforms, focusing on reliability, safety and performance. Join a team that tackles complex engineering challenges and helps power the future of electronics on a global