Electrical Systems Engineer

KLA•Allentown, PA

About The Position

KLA is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer to design, build, test, and troubleshoot complex semiconductor process equipment, including Vapor HF, XeF₂ etch, and MVD deposition systems. This hands-on role offers experience across electrical design, machine controls, system integration, testing, and manufacturing. The engineer will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and service engineers throughout the product lifecycle, from design and documentation through equipment build, integration, and operation. The role supports advanced wafer-processing equipment and provides opportunities to broaden technical capabilities across electrical systems, controls, pneumatics, equipment integration, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing. Prior semiconductor experience is not required; experience with industrial automation, controls, machine design, process equipment, vacuum systems, or complex electromechanical equipment may be relevant.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field; alternatively, the minimum qualifications specify a master's degree with 0 years of related work experience.
At least 2 years of professional experience working with electrical systems for industrial equipment, automated machinery, process equipment, or other complex electromechanical systems; alternatively, the minimum qualifications specify a master's degree with 0 years of related work experience.
Experience reading or developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cabling, I/O, or electrical documentation.
Familiarity with PLC-based controls, machine control systems, or industrial automation.
Exposure to pneumatic systems and P&IDs.
Familiarity with industrial electrical design practices and standards such as NFPA 79 or UL 508A.
Experience with electrical CAD or design tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar platforms.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with semiconductor, vacuum, process, or industrial automation equipment.
Experience with Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD Electrical.
PLC programming or ladder logic experience.
Experience with servo or stepper motor systems.
Experience with PC-controlled industrial equipment.
Prototype development, equipment integration, or new product introduction experience.

Responsibilities

Design and support electrical systems for complex process equipment, including control panels, electrical enclosures, power distribution, I/O, cabling, and interconnects.
Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O plans, from-to lists, and supporting engineering documentation.
Develop cable and harness designs and manufacturing documentation.
Create and update pneumatic schematics and P&IDs.
Support integration of PLC- and PC-based controls, sensors, actuators, I/O, machine sequencing, and PID-based control systems.
Develop and execute electrical test plans for engineering development and manufacturing.
Perform hands-on electrical testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory equipment.
Support prototype builds, equipment integration, manufacturing, and continuous product improvements.
Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to troubleshoot technical challenges and improve equipment performance.