Senior Global Process Engineer

About the role

KLA makes inspection tools, metrology systems and process solutions for electronics. Its Global Engineering & Operational Standards (GEOS) team sets the engineering design and operational standards for KLA's global facilities, covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, systems and process engineering. As Senior Global Process Engineer, you take named ownership of process utilities (CDA, vacuum, exhaust, process cooling water, DI water and LN2) across KLA's worldwide portfolio and act as technical lead for their design, installation and validation.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for process utility design, installation and validation, including P&IDs, isometrics, submittal review, metering and commissioning
• Set global design requirements and specifications for the process discipline across all regions
• Support load modeling and capacity master planning for process utilities
• Partner with Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation & Controls engineering teams for integrated, reliable facility design
• Work with regional site teams, contractors and vendors to keep process utility standards consistent globally
• Evaluate complex technical factors and build working relationships with key contacts across the organization

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience
• Demonstrated experience designing, installing and/or validating process utility systems such as compressed dry air, vacuum, exhaust, process cooling water, DI water or specialty gas systems in a lab, cleanroom or manufacturing environment
• Ability to evaluate complex technical factors and communicate with stakeholders across teams and levels
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support global sites

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing global design standards or specifications across multiple regions or sites
• Familiarity with semiconductor, life sciences or advanced manufacturing facility requirements
• Experience mentoring or advising cross-functional engineering teams
• Working knowledge of capacity/load modeling tools and methods

What we offer

• Base pay range of $121,500 to $178,233 annually, depending on role, level and location
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave