The System Design Engineer role at KLA focuses on leading the development and testing of next-generation hardware features. This hands-on position requires collaboration across teams to bring complex systems to life, from concept to execution. Although there is no current opening, KLA is building a talent community for future opportunities. Candidates will be expected to apply their expertise in electron optics and systems engineering to optimize performance and troubleshoot issues.

• Strong background in Systems Engineering.
• Expertise in Electron Optics.
• Experience with Ultra-High Vacuum systems is preferred.
• Hands-on experience developing and testing hardware systems.
• Strong analytical and scripting skills for data analysis.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Self-driven with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Doctorate degree with no experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.

• Lead development of new hardware features and subsystems.
• Define system-level requirements and contribute to specifications and interface definitions.
• Apply electron optics expertise to optimize system performance.
• Develop and execute test plans for system characterization.
• Design and run experiments; write scripts for data collection and analysis.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues across software, electronics, mechanics, and optics.
• Use structured problem-solving methods to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and service teams to implement solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and align teams toward program goals.
• Present technical findings to leadership and global stakeholders.

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.