Define electrical architecture, specifications, and interface requirements for laser subsystem.
Design and develop laser electronics including
Laser controller
Sensor signal conditioning circuits
motion control
Power regulation and power distribution
Safety interlock system
Design schematics, PCB layouts, cable assemblies, and system wiring diagrams.
Develop closed-loop control systems for laser power and temperature regulation.
Develop test plans and conduct verification, validation and system characterization.
Troubleshoot electrical, firmware, and system integration issues throughout prototype development and product release.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety, EMC, and laser safety standards.
Deliver robust laser electronic designs that meet performance, cost, schedule, and reliability targets.
Requirements
Proven track record in electronic circuit and hardware design including digital and analog circuit design, signal Integrity, power electronics, low noise mixed signal circuit design, PCB design, circuit debug and validation.
Deep understanding of microcontrollers/microprocessors; Hands-on experience with one or more processor families is preferred: ARM Cortex-M (STM32, NXP, TI), ARM Cortex-A processors, Intel x86 processors, RISC-V processors and DSP processors (TI DSP, Analog Device SHARC).
Proficient in schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as: OrCAD, Altium Designer and PADS etc.
Experience in FPGA design including simulation, timing analysis and verification is a plus.
Familiar with communication interfaces such as Ethernet, USB, SPI, LVDS, RS-232/RS-485 etc.
Experience with laser cavity control is a plus.
Hands on experience with lab equipment like logic analyzer, oscilloscope etc.
Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively with changing project priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's level degree in electrical engineering or related with at least 8 years of experience or
Doctorate (Academic) in electrical engineering or related with at least 5 years of experience.
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.
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We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
