Electrical Design Engineer

Base Pay Range: $70,700.00 - $120,200.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below.

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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.

Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US.

Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is looking for an Electrical Engineer in our Central Engineering Group in Ann Arbor. The engineer will work in a team of electrical and mechanical design engineers responsible for power modules and racks modules across different divisions within the corporation. The engineer owns the designing, detailing, and testing new electrical sub-system for the next generation of KLA tools!

Job Description

Designs electrical parts, modules and subsystems to support the design of whole systems. Responsible for the complete design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, cost and scheduling, conducting various analysis (such as circuit, timing, thermal/cooling, electrical loads), Thermal/cooling controls (thermal modeling, control and safety circuits, PID tuning), PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley), conceptual and detailed design using design tools (OrCAD, AutoCAD), detailed drawings, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, prototype testing, and handoff to manufacturing. These tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as mechanical software, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure flawless integration and test at the subsystem and system level.

Develop the required supporting documentation, such as assembly, test fixtures and procedures, and service manuals.

Job Description

Work closely with and manages suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved. Address and resolve product issues through the product phases.

The candidate must be a self-motivated individual with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a team. They will also will have the inherent desire to expand their knowledge through self-study and continuing education and training. Strong written and verbal communications skills are needed for extensive interaction with vendors and team members!

Preferred Qualifications

• PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

• Communication fieldbus protocols (e.g. CAN bus)

• Knowledge of controls (Thermal/Cooling modeling, Control and Safety circuits, PID Tuning)

• MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW

• Solid understanding of OrCAD, AutoCAD (CREO is a plus!)

• Strong problem analysis and solving capability

• Ability to diagnose problems and hands-on troubleshooting experience for complex electrical subsystems

• Enjoy working on groundbreaking technologies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

You must have the flexibility for domestic and international travel based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

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.