Lead Firmware Engineer

KLA • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • $97,000 - $164,900

About The Position

KLA is bringing the semiconductor industry to the Midwest! We need a Firmware Design Engineer on our growing Ann Arbor team to lead the development of 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.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles
• Work independently and have a track record of organizing, designing, documenting, and delivering completed assemblies.
• Experience preferred developing, writing, and debugging code for embedded processors (ARM and DSP, preferred); able to comfortably work in C and Python; Verilog is a plus.
• Hands-on lab experience debugging microcontroller assemblies
• Experience with electrical lab tools (hand tools, multimeter, oscilloscope, analyzers, etc.) for testing and debugging firmware in real-time on PCBAs.
• Travel up to 20% with the ability to be flexible for domestic and international travel based on business needs.
• 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 leading projects, teams, etc. is a plus

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and specifications for firmware design implementation, while using your strong communication skills to inform your team of the firmware strategy and direction.
• Participate in design reviews and program lifecycle analysis.
• Work interactively with electrical engineers to select a microcontroller and optimize the microcontroller interconnections.
• Simulate firmware, validate and test firmware implementation on Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA).
• Document firmware for release to production.
• Work with systems and software engineers to test and implement firmware updates.
• Mentor and coach developing engineers.
• Implement Motion Control code for high precision motion applications with PID and beyond.

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.
• Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees