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kla

Senior Systems Engineer

kla, Milpitas, California, United States, 95035


Base Pay Range: $149,000.00 - $253,300.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-MilpitasKLA’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. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. 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.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. KLA's Global Products Group (GPG) is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The qualified candidate will join a high-caliber team developing the next generation mask inspection platform. The candidate will act as a lead, and coordinate across multiple engineering functions: working with mechanical, electron optics, electrical, software, and other systems engineers in order to meet exacting technical, schedule, and budgetary requirements.Candidates should have a strong and diverse technical background, and preferably have experience taking projects from requirements through first article testing, and hand off to manufacturing.The role will involve requirements development, system design, and testing of sophisticated inspection systems using expertise from multiple technical fields.Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.The selected candidate will:Help define subsystem architectures, develop requirement specifications and test plansWork with functional groups to define and review designsParticipate in prototype integration and testing of assemblies, subsystems and systemsCreate and implement test plans and perform analysis to validate system performanceCreate and document calibration, manufacturing, and service proceduresTroubleshoot system and subsystem issues and work with various subsystem teams to find and implement solutionsSupport internal and external customers in implementing processes to build and use the system effectively and optimize tool performanceLead troubleshooting efforts in manufacturing and in the fieldPreferred qualifications:Strong understanding of Systems engineering principles with experience developing complex systems in the semiconductor, medical device, or aerospace industriesIn-depth experience with particle beam physics, electron optics or SEM technology and their related instrumentation is highly desirableStrong command of general physics, math and basic computational skills are also highly desirableDemonstrated analysis and problem-solving skillsStrong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills in electron optics, precision mechanical, and motion control systemsExperience with scripting languages, such as Python, would be a plusAgility and ability to thrive on a fast-paced program and respond quickly to field and internal escalationsMust be an effective communicator able to share technical information with multi-functional groups and provide executive level reports to management and customersOccasional travel will be required.Minimum QualificationsDoctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years.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.

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