Senior Systems Design Engineer

About the role

KLA develops inspection, metrology and analytics systems for chip manufacturers, and its RAPID division leads reticle inspection solutions. This Senior Systems Design Engineer role joins a team developing the next generation EUV actinic mask inspection platform. The engineer coordinates with mechanical, optical, electrical, software and other systems engineers to meet strict technical, schedule and budget requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop requirement specifications and test plans, and work with functional groups to define and review designs
• Take part in prototype integration and testing of assemblies, subsystems and systems
• Create and run test plans, analyse results and validate system performance
• Create and document calibration, manufacturing and service procedures
• Troubleshoot system and subsystem issues and lead troubleshooting in manufacturing and in the field
• Support internal and external customers in building and using the tool and optimising its performance

Required profile

• Doctorate (academic) or 2 years of work experience, or Master's degree or 4 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience
• Background in engineering or the physical sciences, with analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical information to functional groups and give executive-level reports to management and customers
• Agility on a fast-paced program and quick response to field and internal escalations
• Occasional travel required

Required skills

• Preferred: diagnostics and troubleshooting in optics, opto-mechanics and motion control systems
• Preferred: experience with lasers, illumination systems, CCD/CMOS cameras and scripting languages such as Python
• Preferred industrial experience in system engineering, mechatronics, optical/imaging systems, complex systems or vacuum systems

What we offer

• Base pay range of $159,500 to $233,967 annually
• 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