System Design Engineer (Hardware)

kla; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor manufacturing is seeking a hands-on innovator to join their R&D team. You will play a key role in developing next-generation X-ray metrology systems, collaborating with experts in a multidisciplinary environment. This position offers opportunities for growth and the chance to work on technologies that impact the future of precision measurement.

Benefits

401(K) matching

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3 years of applicable work experience, OR Bachelor's degree with 5 years of applicable work experience.
• Experience in rapid prototyping of hardware and/or control solutions.
• Practical experience with X-ray generation/detection, electron optics, high vacuum, or high-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and develop high-performance X-ray metrology systems.
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define and refine system requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing and field service teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python scripting

Windows OS

Job description

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.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Are you a hands-on innovator with a passion for solving sophisticated engineering challenges? Do you thrive at the intersection of physics, electronics, and ground breaking technology, if so, we want you on our team!

We are a forward-thinking R&D group, where you’ll play a key role in developing next-generationsystems!This is your opportunity to work on sophisticated technologies that are crafting the future of precision measurement.

What You’ll Do

• Design, prototype, and develop high-performance X-ray metrology systems and subsystems
• Drive system modeling and error budgeting to push the boundaries of performance
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define and refine system requirements
• Apply sophisticated engineering techniques to optimize system architecture and functionality
• Build detailed documentation including schematics, test plans, and solving guides
• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing and field service teams
• Travel globally (up to 20%) to support development and deployment efforts

What You Bring

• Proven experience inrapid prototypingof hardware and/or control solutions, including iterative design and development cycles.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical problems anddecompose them into actionable hardware specifications
• Practical experience withX-ray generation/detection,electron optics,high vacuum, orhigh-voltage systemsis highly desirable
• Great foundation inmechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, physics, and mathematics
• Proficiency inWindows OS, interfacing, networking, andPython scripting
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Why Join Us?

• Location: Milpitas, CA – at the heart of Silicon Valley innovation
• Work on ground breaking technologies with real-world impact
• Multidisciplinary collaborative culture, encouraging and inclusive team
• Opportunities for growth, leadership, and global collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree with 3 years of applicable work experience, OR

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of applicable work experience.

Base Pay Range: $130,400.00 - $221,700.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’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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