Embedded C/C++ Engineer - Motion Control

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Milpitas, CA seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design and maintain software for motion control and diagnostics in semiconductor equipment. The role focuses on C/C++ firmware development, real-time control, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams.

Strong debugging, hardware interfacing, and scripting in Python are essential; you will contribute to toolchains used across engineering and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems
• Working knowledge of Python for diagnostics, automation, scripting
• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, UML, and OO design
• Ability to read electronic schematics and use basic lab instruments

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software and firmware for semiconductor equipment control, motion control, automation, diagnostics, and system integration.
• Design, implement, test, and debug software for precision motion systems, machine automation, and real-time signal processing.
• Build diagnostic, configuration, calibration, and validation tools in C++ and Python for engineering, manufacturing, and field-support teams.
• Support hardware bring-up, system integration, performance tuning, and root-cause analysis across software, electronics, motion-control hardware, sensors, imaging subsystems, and mechanical components.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Galil motion controllers

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Source control tools

Job description

KLA Milpitas, CA seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design and maintain software for motion control and diagnostics in semiconductor equipment. The role focuses on C/C++ firmware development, real-time control, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with electrical, mechanical, and systems teams.

Strong debugging, hardware interfacing, and scripting in Python are essential; you will contribute to toolchains used across engineering and manufacturing.