System Design Engineer

KLA • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

The LS-SWIFT division is seeking a motivated System Design Engineer to develop and sustain state-of-the-art wafer inspection equipment. The role provides system-level engineering and customer-focused solutions, including independent response to technical challenges and coordination across engineering teams. The engineer supports advanced metrology systems from design and development through field deployment and sustaining support, with a focus on performance, quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles and experience developing, deploying, and supporting complex systems in the semiconductor industry.
• Technical depth in one or more of the following areas: optical systems, opto-mechanics, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• Solid foundation in physics, mathematics, and computational methods, with strong analytical and system-level problem-solving skills.
• Experience with data processing, analytics, and statistical analysis.
• Doctorate degree with 0 years of related work experience, or a master's degree with 3 years of related work experience, or a bachelor's degree with 5 years of related work experience.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments, take ownership of technically ambiguous problems, and lead or support customer escalations.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of complex customer escalations by coordinating R&D, Applications, Software, Hardware, and Service teams; identify root causes and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide sustained engineering support for field systems to support customer adoption, long-term product sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
• Define, document, and review system specifications and technical requirements in alignment with product roadmaps.
• Contribute to system design and development, including architecture definition, performance characterization, and validation of advanced metrology systems.
• Serve as a system-level technical owner for customer support by understanding customer requirements, translating them into technical expectations, and ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives.
• Drive technical excellence in alpha, beta, and mature product engagements.
• Collaborate with the broader system engineering group on roadmap projects.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level