Electrical PCBA Sustaining Engineer

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Milpitas is seeking an experienced electronics engineer focused on board‑level repair and failure analysis. You will diagnose PCBA issues, perform reverse engineering, and collaborate with senior engineers to deliver timely repair solutions.

Applicants should have 7+ years in electronics development or sustaining engineering, strong analog/digital design knowledge, and hands‑on PCBA debugging experience. Travel to Singapore and China may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in electronics development, sustaining engineering, or board‑level sub‑system support.
• Strong PCBA troubleshooting and circuit design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot defective PCBA using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and lab equipment.
• Conduct PCBA design analysis (reverse engineering) to understand circuit intent and failure modes.
• Troubleshoot PCBA issues with limited or no design documentation, applying systematic debugging techniques.
• Perform board-level failure analysis on analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits with senior engineers.
• Support development of board diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair plans including timelines and dependencies.
• Support ECOs with technical justification and cross-functional coordination.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Collaborate with systems, software, manufacturing, service, and supply chain teams.
• Engage with external vendors on issue resolution and repair readiness.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including test procedures and repair records.
• Travel for escalations as needed, primarily to Singapore and China.

Skills

PCB troubleshooting

Analog & digital design

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

ECO execution

Technical diagnostics

Lab equipment usage

Education

Master’s or Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Related discipline acceptable

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Logic analyzers

Lab equipment

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 KLA Services team consists of Service Sales, Marketing, Spares Supply Chain Management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, Digital Solutions and Analytics, and Technical Product Support. Our services organization maximizes the value of our customers' KLA assets – with highly trained service and product support engineers providing installation services and 24/7 technical support and parts delivery through our extensive supply chain network.

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. Perform hands-on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electronics at the PCB and board level to support KLA products throughout their lifecycle. This role requires strong technical capability in PCBA failure analysis, the ability to work through circuit-level problems with limited design documentation, and close collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-quality repair solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot defective PCBAs using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and related lab equipment
• Conduct PCBA design analysis (reverse engineering) to understand circuit intent and failure modes, building toward reverse engineering capability
• Troubleshoot PCBA issues with limited or no design documentation, applying critical thinking and systematic debugging techniques
• Perform board-level failure analysis on analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, working with senior engineers when issues span sub-system boundaries
• Support the development of board diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair plans — including contributing to approach definition, timeline estimation, and identification of technical dependencies
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs) with technical justification and cross-functional coordination
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation, with increasing independence on moderate-complexity problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, software, manufacturing, service, supply chain) to support issue resolution
• Support technical engagement with external vendors on issue resolution and repair readiness
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and repair records.
• Engage with suppliers to train them on board troubleshooting, repair execution trainings
• Communicate progress, findings, and risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Work effectively with junior and senior team members in a collaborative environment
• Travel for escalations as needed, primarily to Singapore and China

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline
• 7+ years of experience in electronics develop, sustaining engineering, or board‑level sub‑system support
• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex board and sub‑system level issues
• Strong expertise in analog and digital circuit design principles and hands‑on PCBA troubleshooting
• Proven experience driving root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and ECO execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams
• Minimum Qualifications Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5years; or equivalent work experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5years; or equivalent 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

Total Rewards Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually

Primary 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.

• 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
• 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

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