Product Development Engineer - Power & Control

KLA
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Milpitas
Mar 03, 2026
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. Group/Division With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications As a Product Development Engineer, you will contribute to the development of semiconductor inspection systems by executing well-defined engineering tasks within established product and system architectures. Working under the technical guidance of senior engineers, you will apply core systems engineering principles and gain hands-on exposure to model-based systems engineering (MBSE), while supporting power, control, and safety-related design activities. This role is intended for early-career engineers and emphasizes task execution, learning, and disciplined engineering practices, with increasing exposure to cross-functional product development environments. Key Responsibilities: Product Development & Systems Engineering Support - Execute assigned system and subsystem engineering tasks with clearly defined scope, objectives, and schedules. - Apply established requirements, interface, and verification processes to support product development activities. - Assist in decomposing higher-level system requirements into subsystem or component-level requirements under guidance. - Prepare and update engineering documentation in accordance with KLA product lifecycle (PLC) processes. - Participate in technical design reviews as a contributing engineer. Power, Control & Safety Engineering Support: - Support subsystem-level power distribution, control behavior, and safety-related design elements. - Assist in documenting operating modes, fault responses, and safety interlocks. - Work with electrical, controls, and software engineers to implement defined control and safety requirements. Integration, Test & Issue Resolution: - Support subsystem and system integration activities during prototype and development builds. - Assist with root-cause analysis of integration or test issues. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Exposure: - Develop and maintain basic MBSE artifacts for assigned subsystems. - Use system models to understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, software, and control elements. - Support alignment between requirements, models, and implemented designs. System Safety & Risk Analysis Support: - Participate in FMECA, HAZOP, and system risk assessment activities. - Document identified failure modes, effects, and mitigations. Preferred qualifications: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering or physical sciences disciplines. Ability to travel to customer site up to 25% based on business needs. Minimum Qualifications Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years Base Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $161,500.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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. 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