KLA · 1 day ago
Product Development Engineer (power/control/safety architect)
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$118K/yr - $200K/yr
3+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. As a Product Development Engineer, you will contribute to the development of semiconductor inspection systems by executing system and subsystem engineering tasks and supporting power, control, and safety-related design activities.
ElectronicsManufacturingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Execute assigned system and subsystem engineering tasks within defined scope and schedule
Apply established requirements, interface, and verification processes to product development activities
Decompose higher-level requirements into subsystem-level requirements with guidance
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with KLA product development processes (PLC)
Participate in technical design reviews as a contributing engineer
Develop and update MBSE artifacts (e.g., functional views, interface definitions, requirement links) for assigned subsystems
Use system models to understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, software, and control elements
Ensure consistency between requirements, models, and implemented designs
Apply MBSE outputs to support troubleshooting, design clarification, and trade-off discussions
Contribute to subsystem-level power distribution, control behavior, and safety-related design elements
Support definition of operating modes, fault responses, and safety interlocks within existing architectures
Work with electrical, controls, and software engineers to implement defined safety and control requirements
Review subsystem designs for compliance with documented system assumptions and safety constraints
Participate in FMECA, HAZOP, and risk assessment activities for assigned subsystems
Document failure modes, effects, and mitigation actions using established templates and processes
Track and close assigned action items resulting from safety and reliability analyses
Incorporate approved mitigations into design and verification artifacts
Support subsystem and system integration activities during prototype and development builds
Assist with root cause analysis of integration, test, or field issues using structured problem-solving methods
Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and service teams to resolve design-related issues within assigned scope
Feed lessons learned back into design updates and documentation
Qualification
Required
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
Execute assigned system and subsystem engineering tasks within defined scope and schedule
Apply established requirements, interface, and verification processes to product development activities
Decompose higher-level requirements into subsystem-level requirements with guidance
Prepare and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with KLA product development processes (PLC)
Participate in technical design reviews as a contributing engineer
Develop and update MBSE artifacts (e.g., functional views, interface definitions, requirement links) for assigned subsystems
Use system models to understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, software, and control elements
Ensure consistency between requirements, models, and implemented designs
Apply MBSE outputs to support troubleshooting, design clarification, and trade-off discussions
Contribute to subsystem-level power distribution, control behavior, and safety-related design elements
Support definition of operating modes, fault responses, and safety interlocks within existing architectures
Work with electrical, controls, and software engineers to implement defined safety and control requirements
Review subsystem designs for compliance with documented system assumptions and safety constraints
Participate in FMECA, HAZOP, and risk assessment activities for assigned subsystems
Document failure modes, effects, and mitigation actions using established templates and processes
Track and close assigned action items resulting from safety and reliability analyses
Incorporate approved mitigations into design and verification artifacts
Support subsystem and system integration activities during prototype and development builds
Assist with root cause analysis of integration, test, or field issues using structured problem-solving methods
Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and service teams to resolve design-related issues within assigned scope
Feed lessons learned back into design updates and documentation
Preferred
PhD degree (Engineering or Physical Science) with 2+ years of relevant experience; or Masters degree with 4+ years of relevant experience
Familiarity with requirements management and model-based engineering tools is a plus
Experience supporting manufacturing ramp and yield improvement
Willingness to travel for customer support or engineering collaboration (up to 25%)
Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills; creative and persistent approach to resolving technical issues
Effective communication skills; able to document findings and collaborate across teams
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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