System Design Engineering

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. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice‑controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have entered your hands without us. 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 advance humanity begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and invests 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. The SensArray division is the world leading provider of in‑situ processing measurement and control solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides measurement and control solutions to both semiconductor fabs and mask shops to ensure yields remain consistently high, enabling cost‑effective manufacturing. The SensArray business unit supports customer R&D as well as HVM with in‑situ thermal process control and enables automated process control to improve process optimisation and yield improvement.

Lead product transition from development to manufacturing

Drive DFM / DFA / DFx (Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, Test, Cost)

Establish and maintain system‑level specifications, error budgets, and performance trade‑offs

Lead cross‑functional design reviews and ensure alignment across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software domains

Drive Design for Excellence (DFx), including manufacturability, assembly, testability, cost, reliability, and serviceability

Influence subsystem designs to optimise performance, yield, quality, and cost of ownership

Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the product lifecycle

Lead system‑level integration, validation, and verification planning and execution

Resolve system‑level issues across engineering, manufacturing, and field environments

Collaborate with product marketing and engineering leadership to align system requirements with customer and roadmap needs

Provide technical leadership for next‑generation technologies (N+1, N+2 roadmap planning)

Own electrical and system‑level aspects of NPI from prototype through production release

Lead product transition from development to manufacturing, ensuring build readiness (processes, tools, fixtures, test coverage)

Coordinate prototype, pilot, qualification builds, and early production ramp

Drive electrical bring‑up, debug, system integration, and issue resolution

Define manufacturing test strategies, coverage, and validation approaches

Identify and mitigate risks related to yield, reliability, and cycle time

Partner with manufacturing engineering to drive yield improvement and ramp readiness

Support supplier / contract manufacturer engagement and sourcing decisions

Support customer demos, first‑article builds, and ramp plans

Conduct trade‑off analysis to optimise system performance versus cost and schedule

Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex system‑level issues

Lead small cross‑functional teams on design issues, supplier escalations, and manufacturing challenges

Support prototype testing, data analysis, and performance validation

Mentor and develop junior system engineers and influence engineering best practices

Strong background in modelling and simulation of complex systems (electrical, optical, thermal, or multi‑physics)

Experience developing computational models to analyse system performance under varying conditions

Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for modelling or data analysis

Exposure to AI – skill‑based/agent‑based AI to drive faster workflows

Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering

5–10 years of experience in electrical hardware development and productisation

Proven experience with NPI, pilot builds, and manufacturing ramp‑up

Demonstrated success taking hardware designs from concept through manufacturing release

Strong hands‑on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, analysers)

Experience supporting manufacturing builds and resolving cross‑disciplinary issues

Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers

Familiarity with semiconductor equipment, industrial systems, or high‑reliability products

Experience in mixed‑signal systems, power distribution, or system‑level electrical design

Understanding of regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(k) with company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, career development opportunities, wellness benefits, paid time off, holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

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.

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