Base Pay Range: $111,300.00 - $189,200.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
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Company OverviewKLA 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/DivisionWith 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 Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.
Job Description/Preferred QualificationsMain job responsibilities would include:

• Define electrical subsystem requirements, specifications, and interfaces based on system requirements and specifications.
• Design/prototype analog/digital circuits, schematics capture; direct PCB board layout.
• Develop test fixtures, test procedure and test scripts for PCB board prototype and FPGA functional tests, qualification, and characterization.
• Solve challenging engineering problems and troubleshoot any electrical related problems
• Use design tools (OrCAD, PSpice, Xilinx/Altera FPGA development systems, etc...) to design PCB boards, develop and implement FPGA.
• Conduct various simulation on circuit, timing, thermal/cooling, electrical and FPGA modeling.
• Participate in various design activities, such as PCB design and FPGA design reviews.
• Conduct subsystem and system integration, test, and troubleshooting.
• Write design and test documents and release and handoff to manufacturing.
• Work with other engineering groups such as ME, SW, system and manufacturing engineers to do integration and test at the subsystem and system level.
• Interact with manufacturing, service teams to support a smooth product transition into manufacturing and fields.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of analog circuits design and noise analysis
• Experience with mixed analog and high-speed digital circuit design
• Proficiency in schematic capture, and PCB board layout tools including OrCAD & Cadence Allegro.
• Experience in Spice simulation would be plus
• Experience with FPGA design and implementation, integration, debug, and test with prototype PCB assemblies; familiar with Xilinx/Altera FPGA development systems, etc...
• Understanding interface and power design to support integration of various types of sensors and actuators.
• Ability to work well with others in multi-functional/multi-discipline teams, and multi-cultural organizations.
• Ability to multi-task and sense of ownership to drive work done.
• PhD EE with 0 year or MS EE with 3 years or BSEE with 5 years related work experience

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: 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.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at 1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.