FPGA Design Engineer

KLA Corporation • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

KLA is bringing the semiconductor industry to the Midwest! We need a FPGA Programming Design Engineer on our growing Ann Arbor team to assist in developing product equipment, test centers, software, and AI algorithms that power innovative capabilities that KLA is recognized for! By joining our hard-working KLA team in Ann Arbor, you'll enjoy an incredible career with encouraging colleagues in a spectacular place to live. Are you ready to start your adventure at KLA?

Requirements

• Experience designing DSP and/or image processing datapaths
• Experience in FPGAs, evaluation boards, and knowledge of FPGA design flow
• Strong programming and scripting skills: MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Perl, Tcl
• Understanding of clock domain crossing (CDC) techniques
• Understanding industry-standard interfaces, protocols, and architectures: PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, etc.
• Experience in developing automated, self-checking test benches and/or UVM
• Experience in EDA tools such as simulators (e.g., Questa), and FPGA tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus)
• Knowledge of timing closure techniques for high-speed design
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing hardware (schematic entry, layout, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of FPGA design flow - from concept to wafer inspection tool integration.
• Able to derive FPGA design requirements from system requirements.
• Responsible for RTL design and verification, as well as hardware bring-up.
• Implement logic/control blocks, including custom filters, DSP/image processing blocks, a high-speed image data path, and a processor and memory interface to support real-time processing.
• Optimize FPGA designs for the area, speed, and power to meet system requirements; analyze architectural trade-offs and validate for system sample rate and latency.
• Verify DSP/image processing blocks against Python/MATLAB models and collaborate with systems engineers.
• Run implementation tools, such as Xilinx Vivado and Intel Quartus; perform timing closure for your designs.
• Bring up FPGA design in the lab with necessary lab equipment and complete validation of the design.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate the design into wafer Inspection tools.
• Contribute to all phases of hardware development, including creating design documents, reviewing schematics, bringing up new hardware, and defining/overseeing/performing unit and system tests.
• Validate FPGA design for manufacturing release.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees