Lead, Next-Gen Systems Design Engineer (Metrology)

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(K) including company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, with a strong focus on innovation and R&D. We are seeking researchers and engineers to advance next‑generation metrology and inspection products in our FaST Division.

Based in Milpitas, CA, you will work with a global team to design, test, and optimize systems, contributing to product features and diagnostics across multiple locations worldwide.

Qualifications

• PhD in Optics, Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.
• Experience creating computational models of optical systems and analyzing performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities across complex systems.
• Excellent communication across levels, customers, vendors and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate concepts and designs for the next generation systems.
• Lead design efforts for system components, build models, procure parts for prototypes.
• Contribute to prototype tests and review test reports with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to research, evaluation, and proposals for new product features.
• Set up and drive small team efforts addressing product-level issues.
• Lead development of performance and diagnostics for existing and new products.
• Collaborate with engineers worldwide to resolve issues and standardize solutions.

Skills

Computational modeling

Systems engineering

Problem solving

Cross-cultural communication

Education

PhD in Optics/Physics/Engineering or related field

Master's degree with 5+ years experience

Job description

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, with a strong focus on innovation and R&D. We are seeking researchers and engineers to advance next‑generation metrology and inspection products in our FaST Division.

Based in Milpitas, CA, you will work with a global team to design, test, and optimize systems, contributing to product features and diagnostics across multiple locations worldwide.