System Engineer

KLA•Westwood, MA

About The Position

As the lead applications and systems engineer for the capacitance gauging program you will become the domain expert in the application of capacitance sensing to solve positioning problems in highly precise measurement and process control tools for the semiconductor industry. Primary responsibilities include system integration, validation, troubleshooting, calibration, manufacturing support, documentation, and internal/external technical support. This engineer works closely with system, mechanical, software, manufacturing, applications, and sales teams to ensure robust product performance throughout the product lifecycle. System Engineering Integrate capacitance gauging technology into KLA's portfolio of metrology and process control systems Characterize the electronic and signal behavior of sensor gauging systems applied to a wide variety of settings, e.g. servocontrol, vacuum chamber, semiconductor metrology Adapt gauges, probes, and electrical architecture to subsystem requirements on new KLA tools. Perform feasibility studies exploring new use-cases in KLA products Maintain and present technical documentation from feasibility studies through the complete design review cycle. Application Engineering Apply capacitance sensor and gauge technologies to precision machine control and metrology problems. Provide technical support to external customers, applications engineers, and sales teams, including application feasibility assessments and issue resolution. Collaborate with key customers as the primary point of contact. Sustaining Engineering Support existing capacitance sensing product line. Support capacitance sensor and gauge engineering efforts by analyzing system behavior, validating performance, and resolving electrical and sensor-related issues. Perform electrical analysis and evaluation of circuits and subsystems, including signal integrity, noise performance, power distribution, and grounding. Troubleshoot electrical and sensor-related issues down to the component level using standard lab equipment. Diagnose EMI/EMC, noise, grounding, and sensor performance issues in complex electromechanical systems. Gathering and documenting project requirements Execute engineering change orders

Requirements

Electrical & Systems Knowledge
Strong system-level engineering skills with the ability to analyze and support complex electrical systems.
Knowledge of analog and digital electronics, including:
Amplifiers and low-noise signal conditioning
A/D and D/A conversion
Power supply regulators and distribution
Filters, grounding, and shielding
EMI/EMC fundamentals
Sensors & Control
Experience with capacitance gauge or capacitive sensor systems.
Electro-mechanical control systems and precision motion systems.
Sensor calibration and performance characterization.
Software & Data Acquisition
LabVIEW experience for diagnostics, calibration, and test utilities.
Familiarity with NI DAQ hardware.
Experience interfacing with sensors and controllers using SPI, I²C, and UART.
Debug & Lab Skills
Strong troubleshooting skills to the component level.
Ability to read, review, and update electrical schematics.
Proficient use of oscilloscopes, DVMs, and standard lab instruments.
BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 8+ years of relevant experience OR MS in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 5+ years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in precision instrumentation, sensors, semiconductor equipment, or advanced electromechanical systems is strongly preferred.
Hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communicator capable of working across engineering, manufacturing, applications, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

System integration
Validation
Troubleshooting
Calibration
Manufacturing support
Documentation
Internal/external technical support
Integrate capacitance gauging technology into KLA's portfolio of metrology and process control systems
Characterize the electronic and signal behavior of sensor gauging systems applied to a wide variety of settings, e.g. servocontrol, vacuum chamber, semiconductor metrology
Adapt gauges, probes, and electrical architecture to subsystem requirements on new KLA tools.
Perform feasibility studies exploring new use-cases in KLA products
Maintain and present technical documentation from feasibility studies through the complete design review cycle.
Apply capacitance sensor and gauge technologies to precision machine control and metrology problems.
Provide technical support to external customers, applications engineers, and sales teams, including application feasibility assessments and issue resolution.
Collaborate with key customers as the primary point of contact.
Support existing capacitance sensing product line.
Support capacitance sensor and gauge engineering efforts by analyzing system behavior, validating performance, and resolving electrical and sensor-related issues.
Perform electrical analysis and evaluation of circuits and subsystems, including signal integrity, noise performance, power distribution, and grounding.
Troubleshoot electrical and sensor-related issues down to the component level using standard lab equipment.
Diagnose EMI/EMC, noise, grounding, and sensor performance issues in complex electromechanical systems.
Gathering and documenting project requirements
Execute engineering change orders