System Engineer

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• •Lead system architecture definition for advanced semiconductor handling systems, from concept through release
• •Translate customer and product requirements into clear system specifications and technical solutions
• •Perform system-level analysis (performance, reliability, error budgets) to ensure robust designs
• •Drive integration of multidisciplinary domains (mechanics, motion, robotics, software, optics, vision)
• •Plan and execute system validation, qualification, and test strategies
• •Collaborate closely with Product, Program, and Integration teams to meet milestones and deliverables
• •Support field escalations and continuous improvement of released systems
• •Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure execution and delivery

Ways to stand out

• •Experience in the semiconductor industry or in other global industries
• •Background in motion control, robotics, or precision systems
• •Familiarity with image processing / vision algorithms

Additional

• •Global collaboration environment
• •Travel required (up to 15%)

Minimum Qualifications

• •B.Sc. in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Systems or related). M.Sc. – advantage
• •5+ years of experience in engineering development as designer
• •5+ years of experience in systems engineering or multidisciplinary product development
• •Strong hands-on experience in complex system design, integration, and troubleshooting
• •Proven ability to lead technical activities across multiple domains and stakeholders
• •Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• •Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork abilities
• •Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with high ambiguity

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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