KLA · 5 hours ago
Sr. Systems Design Engineer
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$155K/yr - $263K/yr
2+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The Sr. Systems Design Engineer will play a central role throughout the different phases of the product life cycle, focusing on developing and supporting next generation optical critical dimension metrology systems.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and evaluate concepts and designs for the next generation systems
Lead design efforts for some components of a system, including building models and performing analysis to derive requirements, holding design reviews to drive team agreement on requirements and designs, and procuring parts for prototype tests
Contribute to prototype test by providing input to the prototype test plan, conducting experiments to verify performance of critical components, subsystems and modules, and reviewing test reports with cross-functional team for approval
Contribute to research, evaluation, and proposals for new product features in support of customer requirements
Setup and drive small team efforts that address product-level issues (such as design issues, supplier issues, MFG escalations, or improvement projects)
Lead development of performance and troubleshooting diagnostics for existing and new products
Drive team to resolve system issues in engineering, manufacturing and customer sites. Work with engineers at locations around the world to solve issues escalated to engineering, establish root cause, develop plan of action (POA), guide teams in execution of POA, and standardize solutions to improve design and procedures
Qualification
Required
PhD in Optics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
Experience of creating computational models to represent complex optical system and analyze system behavior under various conditions is highly desirable
Strong background in engineering or the physical sciences with demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience in diagnosing and driving solutions to complex problems across whole systems by applying appropriate problem-solving techniques
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the division, customers, vendors and across cultures
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 2 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
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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