Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution

About the role

KLA, part of the Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit, is looking for an Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution in Milpitas. The role covers the electrical architecture, development, integration and compliance of advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology systems, working with mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing and field engineering teams. It supports products from concept through customer deployment and sustaining engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Design and release electrical systems for semiconductor capital equipment, including PDUs, logic control panels, cable assemblies and subsystem interfaces.
• Develop electrical architecture integrating with motion systems, automation controls, imaging equipment, vacuum subsystems and facility infrastructure.
• Perform power analysis, load calculations, circuit sizing, breaker coordination, grounding design and fault protection studies.
• Ensure compliance with standards such as SEMI S2/S22, NFPA 79, UL 508A and CE.
• Author schematics, cable and harness designs, BOMs, engineering specifications, design reviews and test procedures.
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments, and drive issue resolution through root-cause analysis.
• Select and qualify electrical components and work with suppliers and partners on quality, reliability, cost and manufacturability.
• Support safety/regulatory evaluations and factory acceptance events, and guide teams across projects.

Required profile

• Curious, self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: understanding of single and three-phase power, control and safety circuits (performance level analysis).
• Preferred: understanding of PLC systems (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley) and hands-on troubleshooting of complex electrical subsystems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Qualifications: doctorate with 0 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years, or bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience.

Required skills

• AutoCAD, Zuken E3 or other schematic drafting tools
• PLC systems (Beckhoff, Allen Bradley)

What we offer

• Base pay range of $117,800 to $172,800 annually, depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.