System Engineer - Capacitance Gauging

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is looking for a System Engineer to lead its capacitance gauging program. You will become the domain expert in applying capacitance sensing to solve positioning problems in highly precise measurement and process control tools. The role works closely with system, mechanical, software, manufacturing, applications and sales teams.

Key responsibilities

• System integration: integrate capacitance gauging technology into KLA's metrology and process control systems
• Characterize the electronic and signal behavior of sensor gauging systems in settings such as servocontrol, vacuum chambers and semiconductor metrology
• Adapt gauges, probes and electrical architecture to subsystem requirements on new KLA tools
• Perform feasibility studies of new use cases and maintain technical documentation through the design review cycle
• Provide technical support to external customers, applications engineers and sales teams, including feasibility assessments and issue resolution
• Sustain the capacitance sensing product line, validate performance and resolve electrical and sensor issues
• Analyze circuits and subsystems (signal integrity, noise, power distribution, grounding), troubleshoot to component level and diagnose EMI/EMC issues
• Gather project requirements, execute engineering change orders and read, review and update electrical schematics

Required profile

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 8+ years of relevant experience, OR MS with 5+ years, OR PhD with 0 years of related work experience
• Experience in precision instrumentation, sensors, semiconductor equipment or advanced electromechanical systems strongly preferred
• Hands-on, detail-oriented engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator able to work across engineering, manufacturing, applications and sales teams

Required skills

• Analog and digital electronics: amplifiers, low-noise signal conditioning, A/D and D/A conversion, power supplies, filters, grounding and shielding, EMI/EMC fundamentals
• Capacitance gauge or capacitive sensor systems, electro-mechanical control and precision motion systems, sensor calibration
• LabVIEW for diagnostics, calibration and test utilities, and familiarity with NI DAQ hardware
• Interfacing with sensors and controllers via SPI, I2C and UART
• Troubleshooting to component level, reading schematics, and using oscilloscopes, DVMs and standard lab instruments

What we offer

• Base pay range of $150,500 to $255,900 annually depending on role, level and location
• Medical, dental, vision, life 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, paid holidays and family care and bonding leave