Electrical Design Engineeer

Responsibilities

• Electrical Design & Development
• Design and develop electrical circuits, PCBs, and subsystems meeting performance, reliability, cost, and schedule requirements
• Define electrical architecture, system requirements, specifications, and verification plans
• Perform circuit analysis and simulation (signal integrity, power integrity, timing, thermal, and electrical loads)
• Lead schematic capture and support PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly activities
• Develop power systems, mixed-signal designs, system interconnects, and control electronics
• System Integration & Validation
• Drive prototype bring-up, system integration, debugging, and verification testing
• Support FPGA/firmware bring-up and hardware-software integration
• Generate and execute test plans; analyze and document results
• Provide input to prototype test planning and subsystem validation
• Manufacturing & Product Lifecycle Support
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and transition to manufacturing
• Develop and maintain design documentation including schematics, BOMs, test procedures, and assembly instructions
• Support factory builds, integration, and qualification activities
• Assist in development of manufacturing procedures and service documentation
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• Analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex electrical and system-level issues
• Perform failure analysis and root-cause investigations on prototypes and production systems
• Own issue resolution across development, manufacturing, and field deployments
• Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure design intent is met
• Define requirements and collaborate on PCB fabrication and component sourcing
• Partner with mechanical, systems, firmware, and program teams to achieve system-level objectives
• Typical Responsibilities
• Schematic capture using tools such as OrCAD, Allegro, or Altium
• PCB-level design including analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal systems
• Design of test fixtures and diagnostic hardware
• Electrical troubleshooting using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum/network analyzers, power meters)
• Design and evaluation of cables, harnesses, and system-level interconnects
• Electrical load calculations and system performance analysis

Requirements

• Experience with FPGA/firmware development or hardware-software integration
• Familiarity with PSpice, ModelSim, Xilinx/Altera FPGA toolchains
• Programming experience in C/C++
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or related industry
• Knowledge of SEMI standards and industrial safety requirements
• Experience with cable/harness design and system integration
• Familiarity with PLC systems and industrial interfaces
• Exposure to AI driven (Agents/skill based) Electrical design framework
• Additional Skills & Competencies
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Strong documentation skills using tools such as Visio, AutoCAD, and Microsoft 365
• Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

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 The SensArray division is the world leading provider of in situ processing measurement and control solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides measurement and control solutions to both semiconductor fabs and mask shops to ensure that yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing SensArray business unit is dedicate to support customer R&D phase as well as HVM with in-situ thermal process control. SensArray business unit enable APC (Automated Process Control) to improve process optimization and yield improvement. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

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