To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. KLA’s Optical Metrology Division (OMD) delivers advanced systems for optical overlay metrology, combining hardware and software to boost yield and efficiency. Known for industry-leading accuracy, reliability, and integration, these tools are trusted by major semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team! Our Systems Engineers are the driving force behind the development process—combining deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and a clear understanding of customer needs to deliver complex, high-performance solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing- Lead the technical development of a complex metrology system within a cross-disciplinary engineering team
- Own and manage system error budgets to meet required specifications; define technical roadmaps for future advancements
- Decompose large systems into well-defined subsystems, modules, and components for efficient implementation
- Perform detailed root cause analysis on development issues and field escalations
- Drive system-level validation and verification activities, including testing and performance qualification
- Partner with program managers to develop and maintain project schedules
- Collaborate closely with service, manufacturing, engineering, and marketing teams to optimize system performance and resolve issues
- Ensure system designs meet all functional and performance requirements
- Develop deep technical expertise across hardware, software, and algorithms, aligned with customer use cases
- Troubleshoot and maintain engineering prototype systems at headquarters
- Review and approve system requirements and design documentation
- Contribute to product strategy by partnering with marketing to translate market needs into system requirements
- Collect and analyze large datasets (internal and customer-generated) to gain insights into system behavior
- Support field escalations by providing structured action plans and hands-on assistance, including on-site support when needed
- Design and execute multi-disciplinary experiments; author and review detailed test plans and reports
- Play a key role in designing highly sophisticated, state-of-the-art systems
- Work alongside experts across software, algorithms, physics, motion, mechanics, electronics, and optics
- Lead innovation in a truly multidisciplinary environment
- Access to continuous professional development opportunities
- Diverse and flexible career growth paths
- Strong curiosity and a passion for continuous learning
- BSc or MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of multidisciplinary R&D experience
- PhD in a relevant field is a strong advantage
- Solid experience in data analysis and signal/image processing (Python or MATLAB preferred)
- Strong system-level thinking and ability to understand complex architectures
- Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work across disciplines and independently
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including presentation skills
- Endless curiosity and a strong drive to continuously learn and explore new technologies
- Strong system-level thinking and ability to understand and analyze complex systems
- Solid experience in data analysis and signal/image processing using Python or MATLAB
- Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and independently
- Proven leadership capabilities and ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including technical presentation
- Travel: Up to 20%
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of multidisciplinary systems R&D experience, PhD in a relevant field is a strong advantage.
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
Total Rewards
Base Pay Range: $115,900.00 - $197,000.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 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 and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
Equal Opportunity Statement
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of multidisciplinary R&D experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- PhD in a relevant field
- Solid experience in data analysis and signal/image processing (Python or MATLAB)
- Strong system-level thinking and ability to understand complex architectures
- Excellent collaboration skills
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLA and has not been reviewed or approved by KLA.
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Retirement Support — U.S. programs include a formulaic 401(k) employer match with clearly described plan designs in company materials. Consistent plan structure and employer matching signal strong support for long‑term savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A broad base of employees is eligible for RSUs and can participate in an ESPP, extending ownership beyond executives. Company materials position equity as a core component of total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A quarterly profit‑sharing program and performance bonuses are outlined in filings, providing regular variable pay opportunities. These incentives complement base pay and equity to lift overall earnings in strong periods.
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What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
