High Performance Computing Hardware / Systems Engineer

KLA-Belgium; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 105,900 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life benefits

401(K) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA-Belgium is seeking an experienced engineer for the HPC Hardware & Rack Engineering role in Ann Arbor, MI. The position requires expertise in designing and integrating rack-level HPC systems across various components and environments.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge in Linux system administration, and skills in server assembly. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with HPC hardware systems or large-scale compute platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with server assembly and rack integration.
• Familiarity with HPC networking (100G/200G/400G Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and integrate rack-level HPC systems.
• Perform hands-on server bring-up and component installation.
• Configure and manage systems using IPMI/BMC tools.

Skills

HPC hardware systems

Linux system administration

IPMI/BMC management

Server assembly

Debugging hardware issues

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Linux

Ethernet

InfiniBand

NVMe

Job description

HPC Hardware & Rack Engineering

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.

Location

Primary Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and integrate rack‑level HPC systems, including compute, storage, networking, power distribution, and cooling.
• Perform hands‑on server bring‑up, component installation, cable routing, labeling, and rack documentation.
• Evaluate and select HPC components (CPUs, GPUs, memory, NICs, storage, PCIe cards) based on performance, reliability, and cost.
• Partner with vendors and internal teams on BOM definition, hardware qualification, and lifecycle management (NPI, sustaining, and EOL transitions).
• Configure and manage systems using IPMI/BMC tools for remote access, monitoring, firmware updates, and diagnostics.
• Configure, validate, and document BIOS, firmware, and BMC settings.
• Debug hardware issues across power, thermals, PCIe, memory, storage, and interconnects.
• Install, configure, and maintain Linux OS environments for HPC systems (e.g., SUSE, Rocky).
• Tune OS settings for HPC workloads (CPU pinning, memory, I/O, networking).
• Collaborate with software teams to ensure hardware platforms meet application and algorithm requirements.
• Work with high‑speed networking technologies (Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCE) and integrate high‑bandwidth NICs, switches, and cabling at rack scale.
• Support local and shared storage solutions (NVMe, DAS, RAID, NFS/SMB).
• Participate in system validation, stress testing, and reliability characterization; perform root‑cause analysis for field and lab issues.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, rack layouts, and bring‑up procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience (or equivalent education and experience).
• 5+ years of experience with HPC hardware systems or large‑scale compute platforms.
• Strong hands‑on experience with server assembly and rack integration; CPUs, GPUs, memory, PCIe, NICs, and storage devices.
• Experience with IPMI/BMC and out‑of‑band management.
• Linux system administration in HPC or server environments.
• Solid understanding of system‑level characteristics (performance, thermals, power, reliability).
• Ability to debug issues spanning hardware, firmware, OS, and system configuration.
• Preferred: experience with rack‑scale system design in production or lab environments.
• Familiarity with HPC networking (100G/200G/400G Ethernet, InfiniBand).
• Experience with GPU‑accelerated HPC systems.
• Exposure to HPC software stacks, workload characteristics, and performance tuning.
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or inspection systems is a plus.
• Minimum qualification levels: Doctorate (0 years of experience), Master’s (3 years of experience), Bachelor’s (5 years of experience).

Benefits

• Competitive base pay range: $105,900.00–$180,000.00 annually.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(K) with company match and employee stock purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off, holidays, and family care leave.
• Employee assistance program and wellness benefits.
• Additional benefits tailored to location and role.

EEO 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. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview or employment. Contact [e-mail] for accommodation requests. The company follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews. If in doubt about legitimacy, confirm with [e-mail].