System Design Engineer (E)

KLA•Milpitas, CA

3d•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. KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

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