Sr. Mixed-Signal Electrical Engineer

KLA; United States; On-site; USD 141,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Sr. Mixed-Signal Electrical Engineer to own complex PCBAs and design high-performance analog/digital circuits and power supplies, from architecture through lab characterization and transfer to manufacturing.

You will work with high-speed interfaces, memory, FPGAs, and develop documentation, mentor juniors, and drive design reviews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Education: MS or BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: Doctorate +3 yrs; Masters +6 yrs; Bachelor +8 yrs.
• Strong background in analog and digital design including ADCs, PLLs and SerDes.

Responsibilities

• Architectural design: define and optimize mixed-signal architectures.
• Circuit simulation: perform SPICE simulations to verify designs.
• Physical layout: collaborate on floor planning and high-speed routing.
• Technical leadership: mentor engineers and lead design reviews.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

ADCs

PLLs

SerDes

Power supply design

Education

MS or BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE

Job description

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.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a Sr. Mixed-Signal Electrical Engineer capable of taking ownership of complex PCBAs including: designing, simulating, and validating high-performance analog, digital circuits and power supplies for our cameras. This role involves overseeing the full cycle, from architectural definition in response to subsystem requirements to lab characterization, documentation and transfer to manufacturing. Typical boards will contain high speed digital interfaces, memory, FPGAs and or processors, power supplies, ADCs, DACs.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design:

Define, analyze, and optimize mixed-signal circuit architectures for optimal performance.

Circuit Simulation:

Perform spice simulations to demonstrate design meets requirements.

Physical Layout:

Collaborate with layout engineers on floor planning, high-speed routing, parasitic extraction, and matching techniques.

Technical Leadership:

Mentor junior engineers, conduct design reviews, and define best practices.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Education:

MS or BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Technical Expertise:

Strong background in both analog and digital design (e.g., ADCs, PLLs, SerDes). Solid knowledge of power supply designs and sequencing options.

Documentation:

Ability to create design documentation and test reports.

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

Base Pay Range: $141,300.00 - $240,200.00 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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KLA specializes in advanced equipment and services that drive innovation across the electronics industry, enhancing manufacturing processes for wafers, integrated circuits, and printed circuit boards.

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