What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
At KLA, we develop industry-leading equipment and technologies that enable innovation across the semiconductor industry. Our teams solve complex engineering challenges that help customers manufacture faster, more powerful, and more efficient electronic devices.
We are seeking a hands-on position support multiple semiconductor process equipment platforms, including advanced etch and deposition systems. This role combines electrical system design, product safety, regulatory compliance, sustaining engineering, and new product development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on electrical engineer that has a strong interest in and willingness to lead product safety and compliance efforts.
What You'll Do
As a key member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for the electrical design, product & safety compliance, and long-term support of electrical systems in semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Electrical Systems Design & Sustaining
Design and sustain electrical systems for semiconductor process equipment
Specify and integrate electrical components including power supplies, sensors, relays, circuit protection devices, heaters, temperature control hardware, and motion-control elements
Develop equipment protection strategies and electrical safety functions such as emergency stops, safety interlocks, and grounding systems
Evaluate new technologies and alternative components to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost
Support field electrical troubleshooting escalations when required
Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Lead product safety and compliance initiatives across multiple equipment platforms
Interpret and implement industry standards including SEMI, CE, IEC, NFPA, UL, and customer-specific requirements
Conduct compliance assessments, design reviews, gap analyses, risk assessments, and hazard evaluations
Partner with certification bodies and testing organizations to achieve product certifications and maintain compliance documentation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
5+ years of experience designing electrical systems for semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, manufacturing equipment, or other similar electromechanical systems
Demonstrated ability to assess and design electrical systems and equipment to regulatory standards (i.e., 60204-1, NFPA 79, UL 508A)
Strong understanding of electrical design principles, power distribution, controls, and electrical safety
Experience selecting, integrating, and troubleshooting electrical components and subsystems
Travel requirement for 15 to 20%
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a liaison with 3rd party assessors to achieve and maintain equipment certifications (i.e., CE mark, EMC)
Experience assessing and designing safety interlock circuits with performance levels required by ISO 13849
Working knowledge of SEMI S2, CE, IEC, NFPA, UL, ISO 13849, and other product compliance standards
Experience performing machine safety risk assessments and hazard analyses (i.e., 12100, FMEA)
Experience using Sistema for Performance Level (PL) and functional safety evaluations
Why Join KLA?
This is an opportunity to have a direct impact on the safety, performance, and reliability of advanced semiconductor manufacturing systems used by leading technology companies worldwide. You'll work on challenging multidisciplinary engineering problems, collaborate with experts across KLA, and contribute to products that power the future of electronics.
Minimum Qualifications
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 of 5 years
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
- Total Rewards
- Base Pay Range: $100,100.00 - $170,200.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-PA-Allentown-KLA
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
Equal Opportunity Statement
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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