System Design Engineer (E)

KLA•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

System Design Engineers are core to KLA’s technology. This is a hands-on systems engineering role where you'll drive the development and testing of next-generation hardware features. As both the technical owner and systems lead, you’ll collaborate across teams to bring complex systems to life—from concept to execution.

Requirements

Strong background in Systems Engineering.
Expertise in Electron Optics.
Hands-on experience developing and testing hardware systems.
Strong analytical and scripting skills for data analysis.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Self-driven with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; OR Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; OR Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ultra-High Vacuum systems

Responsibilities

Lead development of new hardware features and subsystems
Define system-level requirements and contribute to specifications and interface definitions
Apply electron optics expertise to optimize system performance
Develop and execute test plans for system characterization
Design and run experiments; write scripts for data collection and analysis
Troubleshoot complex system issues across software, electronics, mechanics, and optics
Use structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 7-Step) to resolve issues
Collaborate with manufacturing and service teams to implement solutions
Mentor junior engineers and align teams toward program goals
Present technical findings to leadership and global stakeholders