System Design Engineer (E)

KLAMilpitas, CA
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

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life
  • 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
  • paid company holidays
  • family care and bonding leave
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