Senior Systems Design Engineer

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. First to deliver the best imaging and classification data for every defect or point on any layer at any time. EBeam's mission encapsulates its role as the "eyes" of KLA's product line, providing timely information on defects and critical locations on the wafer at the highest spatial resolution possible. Customers use EBeam products alongside KLA patterned and bare wafer inspectors to quickly understand the nature of defects and other imperfections on product wafers and take action to correct the manufacturing process.

BS degree plus 12 years, OR Master's degree plus 8 years, OR Ph.D. degree plus 5 years of relevant experience and accomplishments.

Provides significant contributions to the definition of system requirements and the architecture of complex subsystems and systems. Able to architect entire subsystems in some cases. May write subsystem requirements in some cases.

Able to write subsystem specifications and drive the implementation on certain subsystems.

Signs off and approves designs for the subsystems and systems assigned. Leads and influences the design reviews up to the subsystem level.

Influences design engineers to use design review rigor and design for X techniques: such as design for performance, value, integration, outsourceability, manufacturability, maintainability, diagnostics, serviceability, total cycle time, COGS, quality, reliability, regulatory, etc.

Provides input to the top level system specifications, system error budget, interfaces and working parameters for the optimum hardware/software solution.

May have ownership of subsystem performance on complex systems.

Able to plan and lead experiments and conduct trade-off studies required to make major architecture decisions on complex subsystems.

Writes test plans, including developing the specifications for modules and some subsystems, and leads the data analysis and completion of these tests.

Supports high level systems testing and troubleshooting of new systems.

Able to write a test plan for a new subsystem or system.

Provides significant contributions, and may lead the testing of certain complex improvement projects or subsystems.

Provided significant contributions to the design for any outsourced complex subsystem, including vendor selection, NRE spending, specification writing, design reviews with the vendor, build, test, acceptance and successful integration into a system.

Able to lead the outsourcing effort for small projects.

May lead or provide significant contributions to enable cross functional teams to solve system problems from MFG and the field.

Able to lead a cross functional team on product improvements.

Able to investigate the development of new features for complex systems.

Able to make contributions to the N+1 and N+2 product roadmap.

Familiar with the latest available technologies and roadmaps.

Able to influence peers and junior engineers to accomplish program goals.

Is effective at supporting divisional and/or functional vision(s) and can work with the team to achieve the visionary goals with which they are challenged.

Potential to lead and acts as a change agent when required for key corporate, functional, and/or group initiatives generally focused on changes that impact their department.

Is a recognized expert in their area of expertise within their division and may work with other groups within a division.

Able to communicate effectively with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, customers, and with vendors and other cultures as necessary.

Able to give effective technical presentations up to the PLC and divisional levels.

Able to diagnose complex subsystem problems across algorithms, software, electronics, mechanics, and optics and apply the 7-Step problem solving technique, or other methods as appropriate.

Able to support the detailed analysis and tradeoffs for the various solutions, and provide input on which solution to implement.

Able to diagnose subsystem and some system issues and lead cross functional engineering teams to solutions, employing the best use of cross functional engineering teams.

Skilled in the design of Semiconductor Inspection and Metrology Equipment. (Division specific.)

Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. May supervise the activities of others.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 5 years , Master's Level Degree or work experience of 6 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 7 years

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required where permitted by law. KLA will consider reasonable accommodation as provided by applicable law. Please note that accommodation may not be possible where vaccination is required for an essential function of the position, including for international travel or customer site access.

The company offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package 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, financial planning benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, 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 [email protected] to request accommodation.