Control Systems Engineer (PLC Specialist)

About the role

KLA, part of the Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit, is looking for an Electrical Control Systems Engineer with in-depth expertise in PLC programming, especially on Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms. The engineer designs complex PLC logic, control schematics and HMI solutions, and works across the full project lifecycle from requirements and design to commissioning and optimization.

Key responsibilities

• Design complex PLC logic and control schematics (PLC I/O wiring) and develop intuitive HMI solutions.
• Design PID control loop circuits for temperature control, motion systems or other process feedback, including tuning and configuration.
• Work from requirements gathering through concept and detail design, integration, implementation, commissioning and ongoing optimization.
• Use design tools such as OrCAD, AutoCAD, PSpice and FPGA/EPLD development systems, and develop firmware with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Test and analyze data with tools such as MATLAB and Python, prepare detailed drawings and design reviews, procure prototype parts, integrate prototypes and hand off to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems and manufacturing engineers, write assembly and test procedures and service manuals, partner with suppliers, resolve product issues and lead projects from start to finish.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, or a Master's degree with 3 years of related experience, or a Doctorate with 0 years of related experience.
• Basic electrical circuit design and PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, OMRON).
• Project management experience preferred.

Required skills

• PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, OMRON)
• Design tools: OrCAD, AutoCAD, PSpice, FPGA/EPLD development systems
• Analysis tools: MATLAB, Python
• Familiarity with FPGA, microcontrollers (ARM, AVR) or DSPs is beneficial

What we offer

• Base pay range of $117,800 to $172,800 annually.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program, paid time off and paid holidays.