Electrical Systems Engineer

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The SPTS division provides advanced wafer processing solutions—including etch, deposition and vapor-based technologies—designed for R&D through high-volume production. With a global presence and strong customer support network, SPTS helps manufacturers across industries improve performance, yield and cost-efficiency. It also offers comprehensive service and spare parts through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

KLA is seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer who is ready to take the next step in their career designing, building, testing, and troubleshooting complex equipment. This hands-on role provides the opportunity to develop experience across electrical design, machine controls, system integration, testing, and manufacturing while contributing to advanced semiconductor process equipment, including Vapor HF, XeF₂ etch, and MVD deposition systems. You will work alongside experienced electrical, mechanical, software, manufacturing, and service engineers throughout the product lifecycle, giving you the opportunity to see your designs move from concept and documentation through build, integration, and operation.

Job Duties, but not limited to:

• Design and support electrical systems for complex process equipment, including control panels, electrical enclosures, power distribution, I/O, cabling, and interconnects.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, I/O plans, from-to lists, and supporting engineering documentation.
• Develop cable and harness designs and manufacturing documentation.
• Create and update pneumatic schematics and P&IDs.
• Support integration of PLC and PC-based controls, sensors, actuators, I/O, machine sequencing, and PID-based control systems.
• Develop and execute electrical test plans to support engineering development and manufacturing.
• Perform hands-on electrical testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigation using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other laboratory equipment.
• Support prototype builds, equipment integration, manufacturing, and continuous product improvements.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to troubleshoot technical challenges and improve equipment performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Controls Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of professional experience working with electrical systems for industrial equipment, automated machinery, process equipment, or other complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience reading or developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cabling, I/O, or electrical documentation.
• Familiarity with PLC-based controls, machine control systems, or industrial automation.
• Exposure to pneumatic systems and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with industrial electrical design practices and standards such as NFPA 79 or UL 508A.
• Experience with electrical CAD or design tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar platforms.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience in any of the following areas is beneficial, but not required:

• Semiconductor, vacuum, process, or industrial automation equipment
• Autodesk Inventor or AutoCAD Electrical
• PLC programming or ladder logic
• Servo or stepper motor systems
• PC-controlled industrial equipment
• Prototype development, equipment integration, or new product introduction

Why Join KLA?

This is an opportunity to expand your engineering capabilities while working on sophisticated equipment where you can see the direct impact of your work. Rather than focusing on one narrow component, you will gain exposure to electrical design, controls, pneumatics, equipment integration, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing while learning from experienced engineers across multiple disciplines. And you do not need previous semiconductor experience to make an impact. If your background is in industrial automation, controls, machine design, process equipment, vacuum systems, or complex electromechanical equipment, your experience may translate well to this opportunity. At KLA, you'll have the opportunity to build deeper technical expertise, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute to technologies used in some of the world's most advanced manufacturing environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $80,800.00 - $137,400.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-PA-Allentown-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement 

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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