Sr. Systems Engineer (Technical Program/Project Management)

Pay Range: $139,300.00 - $236,800.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The qualified candidate will be responsible for the systems engineering on a next-generation Multi-Beam E-Beam reticle inspector. This candidate will work closely with various subsystems including source, electron optics, opto-mechanics, vacuum, electronics, software, and algorithms. You will allocate requirements to the subsystems, calculate error budgets, define and resolve interfaces and working parameters for the optimal hardware/software/algorithm performance of the tool. The candidate will also conduct prototype experiments and data analyses to validate architectural choices. Innovation, willing to put in extra efforts, teamwork, and attention to details are key attributes of the job. Clear oral and written communication skills are meaningful as the applicant is expected to be a conduit between systems engineering management and the program management. The candidate will be closely coordinating with program management and project management, so experience in project planning and project management also highly desired. Additional desired background in data analytics with ability to process large amounts of data and distill key trades toward decisions.

KEY ATTRIBUTES OF ROLE:

• 4 or more years of experience with system engineering development of complex Semiconductor system and applying systems engineering principles to predict tool performance to find areas for system improvement.
• 2 or more years of experience in managing complex systems and driving engineering teams.
• Experience with electron-beam systems and reticle inspection and processing systems.
• Create and execute tests and experiments to understand and enhance overall system performance.
• Strong coordination emphasis with ability to drive/manage daily engineering activity in alignment with internal systems initiatives.
• Additional emphasis on soft skills, project management capability, and ability to be customer facing.
• Lead role reporting into program to align with Hardware/Systems/SW/Algo teams in developing and driving engineering engagement.
• Key near term initiatives in supporting key decisions toward technical initiatives and technical investment toward near term and long term roadmaps

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 2 years , Master's Level Degree or work experience of 5 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 10+ 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 [email protected] to request accommodation.