KLA · 6 days ago
Sr. Systems Design Engineer (Semiconductor/Capital Equipment)
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $306K/yr
5+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, seeking a Sr. Systems Design Engineer to work within the Broadband Plasma products. This role involves requirements analysis, system design, and testing of complex inspection systems, requiring collaboration with marketing and engineering teams to define system architecture and validate performance.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Magdalene Devamanohar
Responsibilities
Work with marketing and engineering to define system architecture and develop requirements for system and subsystems
Analyze and break down the subsystem requirements, specs and justifications for specs
Model and budget the system and subsystem performance
Work with functional groups to define and review designs
Create and execute test plans and perform analysis to validate system performance
Troubleshoot system and subsystem issues and work with various subsystem teams to find and implement solutions
Be the system owner to lead the integration, development for features and subsystems, MFG and customer escalations to troubleshoot and drive the issues to closure
Communicate and align with management, stakeholders and customers on status and propose plans for decision-making
Support internal and external customers in implementing processes to build and use the tool effectively and optimize tool performance
Occasional travel will be required
Qualification
Required
Must have a strong background in engineering or the physical science and demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills
Must have a good understanding of Optical, Electromechanical and Software systems and their interactions in the context of complex industrial equipment
Strong understanding the imaging system working principles and the performance impact due to aberrations
Must be able to run large scale data analysis including text, images, log files to provide useful insights
Should be familiar with scientific and statistical analysis tools and SW tools such as Matlab, JMP, and LabView
Should be familiar with scripting languages, such as Python
Strong skills in system and subsystem calibration, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in optics, opto-mechanics, and motion control systems
Agility and ability to thrive on a fast-paced program and respond quickly to field and internal escalations
Must be an effective communicator able to share technical information with functional groups and provide executive level reports to management and customers
Strong leadership skills to lead the team in development and escalations
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years
Preferred
Experience with problem-solving one or more of the above areas are highly desirable
PhD or Masters, in applied optics, mechanical/electrical engineering, physics or related disciplines desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
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
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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