Sr. Mechatronics Engineer, Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Milpitas seeks a Sr. Mechatronics Engineer to advance high-precision motion systems in inspection machines. You will design real-time DSP architectures, optimize multi-axis motion control, and tune servo loops for nanoscale accuracy.

Collaboration with software and mechanical teams is essential to deliver robust sub-systems. The role requires a strong background in control theory, extensive firmware experience in RTOS environments, and proficiency with Python and MATLAB for tuning

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent and related work experience (3 yrs for PhD, 6 yrs for MSc, 8 yrs for BSc).
• Strong background in control theory and motion systems.
• Experience in firmware programming for nano-scale motion applications.

Responsibilities

• Design real-time DSP architectures for motion control.
• Advance multi-axis motion control and servo tuning.
• Write Python and MATLAB scripts to accelerate tuning processes.
• Collaborate with SW and Mechanical teams on sub-system design.
• Prepare user documentation and support manufacturing transitions.

Skills

Control theory

Real-time firmware development

Servo tuning

Written and verbal communication

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

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 Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. KLA's Central Engineering organization is made up of nine Centers of Excellence (CoEs) spanning disciplines like automation, motion control, sensors, platform design, and packaging. Each CoE contributes not only technical deliverables but also deep expertise, best practices, and advanced tools that elevate both what we build—and how we build it.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a Sr. Mechatronics Engineer to join our Central Engineering team in Milpitas!

Responsibilities

• Digital signal processor real-time architecture design of general motion control system
• Advanced motion control of multi axis motion system
• Servo loop design and tuning for nanometer motion system
• Write Python and MATLAB scripts to accelerate tuning process.
• Find new control algorithms to improve system performances.
• Follow rigorous FW design control methodology with requirements specifications, architecture specifications, and design description as well as verification plans, and test cases.
• Partner with the SW and Mechanical teams for stage sub-system design.
• Write user documentation that meets the defined quality standards for manufacturing, service as required.
• Drive the development, test and integration of complex electrical components and subsystems.
• Work with manufacturing, service teams to support a smooth product transition into manufacturing and the field for high precision motion system used in KLA inspection machines

Qualifications

• Strong control theory background in linear, nonlinear, digital, robust and adaptive control theory.
• 5+ years' experience in FW development with C/C++ in a real-time operating system environment.
• Experience in firmware programming and SW architecture design.
• Experience in servo loop tuning with nanoscale motion of stage.
• Experience in the design, development and integration of complex electrical components and subsystems.
• Experience in analyzing motion control system requirements and define system architectural partitioning to achieve optimal performances, cost and reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

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

Base Pay Range: $141,300.00 - $207,233.00 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.

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.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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