Sr Global Process Engineer

KLA•Milpitas, CA

1d•$121,500 - $178,233•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. Global Engineering & Operational Standards (GEOS) sets the engineering design and operational standards that KLA's global facilities run on. Our team spans mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, systems, and process engineering disciplines, working across every region to keep KLA's cleanrooms, labs, and server rooms running safely and reliably. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who bring strong technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to our diverse, global team. As the Sr Global Process Engineer, you will take deep, named ownership of process utilities, including CDA, vacuum, exhaust, process cooling water, DI water, and LN₂, across KLA's worldwide portfolio. You will serve as the technical lead for process utility design, installation, and validation, and you will set the global design requirements and specifications that the process discipline operates to. This role rounds out KLA's MEP design bench alongside our Mechanical & Thermal, Electrical & Power Resiliency, and Instrumentation & Controls disciplines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience
Demonstrated experience designing, installing, and/or validating process utility systems (such as compressed dry air, vacuum, exhaust, process cooling water, DI water, or specialty gas systems) in a lab, cleanroom, or industrial/manufacturing environment
Experience evaluating complex, variable technical factors and communicating effectively with stakeholders across teams and organizational levels
Ability to travel occasionally to support global sites, as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience developing global design standards or specifications across multiple regions or sites
Familiarity with semiconductor, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing facility requirements
Experience mentoring or advising cross-functional engineering teams
Working knowledge of capacity/load modeling tools and methods.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical lead for process utility design, installation, and validation, including P&IDs, isometrics, submittal review, metering, and commissioning
Set global design requirements and specifications for the process discipline across all regions
Support load modeling and capacity master planning for process utilities
Partner with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation & Controls engineering, to ensure integrated, reliable facility design
Collaborate with regional site teams, contractors, and vendors to maintain consistent process utility standards globally
Evaluate variable technical factors on complex issues and build strong working relationships with key contacts across the organization.