Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution & Controls (E)
About The Position
KLA is building its Electrical Engineering talent community for future opportunities; the posting notes that there is not currently an opening. The role would join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing electrical systems for advanced semiconductor equipment, taking designs from concept through production and addressing system-level problems. The focus is AC/DC power distribution, electrical system integration, and cable assembly design, with systems ranging from low-voltage DC through 480 VAC three-phase power. PLC-based controls, industrial networking, and machine safety may also be part of the work. The position involves designing electrical systems, modules, subsystems, and cable assemblies; performing electrical analysis; creating and maintaining engineering drawings and documentation; selecting components; and applying relevant industry standards. The engineer owns designs through requirements, concept development, detailed design, prototyping, testing, qualification, and manufacturing release. The role also includes lab troubleshooting and equipment integration, collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams, and support for controls and safety systems as needed. Domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs. The stated minimum qualifications are a master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field with no years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree in the same fields with two years of relevant experience. The listed primary location is Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Base pay is listed as $76,300–$129,700, with actual pay depending on factors including location, skills, experience, and education or training.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Experience or a strong technical foundation in AC/DC power distribution and electrical system design.
- Experience developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable assemblies, or wiring harnesses.
- Understanding of electrical component selection and circuit protection.
- Hands-on experience with electrical testing, troubleshooting, and system integration.
- Ability to translate system requirements into safe, reliable, manufacturable, and serviceable electrical designs.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and technical ownership skills.
- Minimum qualification: master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field and 0 years of relevant experience, or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field and 2 years of relevant experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with 480 VAC three-phase power distribution and industrial electrical systems.
- Electrical design experience for industrial machinery, automation, or semiconductor capital equipment.
- Cable and harness design experience, including connectors, pinouts, shielding, grounding, and production drawings.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Creo, or similar engineering design tools.
- Experience with PLC-based controls, such as Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens SIMATIC, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000/Logix, or equivalent.
- Experience with machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, emergency-off circuits, interlocks, safety relays, and safety I/O.
- Experience with industrial networking such as PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, CAN, or DeviceNet.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70/NEC, NFPA 79, IEC, IPC, or SEMI standards.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop AC/DC power distribution systems, electrical modules, and integrated subsystems.
- Design systems spanning low-voltage DC through 120–480 VAC single- and three-phase power.
- Perform electrical engineering analysis, including load calculations, circuit and wire sizing, voltage drop, protection-device selection, power dissipation, and load balancing.
- Design cable assemblies and wiring harnesses, including wire sizing, connector selection, pinouts, shielding, grounding, and routing requirements.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and test procedures.
- Select electrical components such as circuit breakers, fuses, contactors, relays, power supplies, connectors, terminal blocks, and power distribution hardware.
- Apply applicable standards and design practices, including NEC/NFPA 70, NFPA 79, IPC, SEMI, and IEC.
- Own designs from requirements and concept development through detailed design, prototyping, testing, qualification, and manufacturing release.
- Troubleshoot electrical and system-level issues in the lab and support equipment integration.
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, safety, manufacturing, and supplier engineering teams.
- Support PLC-based controls, safety interlocks, and industrial communication systems as needed.
- Travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) with 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.
- Family care and bonding leave.
- Performance incentive programs may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
