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Control Systems Engineer (PLC Specialist)

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

$117,800 - $172,800 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Electrical Control Systems Engineer at KLA will play a crucial role in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work in electrical engineering. This position involves leading the development of global electrical engineering standards and reviewing electrical designs for various projects. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance facility performance and support renewable energy initiatives. This role requires expertise in PLC programming and control system design to ensure robust and efficient solutions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
  • In-depth expertise in PLC programming, particularly with Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms
  • Experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis tools
  • Basic electrical circuit design skills using design tools such as OrCAD, AutoCAD, and PSpice
  • Project management experience is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead and evolve global electrical engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines
  • Review electrical designs for capital projects and infrastructure upgrades
  • Guide technical strategy for critical power infrastructure including power distribution and UPS systems
  • Support renewable energy and electrification initiatives such as solar and EV charging
  • Translate technical requirements into clear standards and executive-ready summaries
  • Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers for seamless integration
  • Develop supporting documentation such as assembly and test procedures
  • Address and resolve product issues throughout the product phases
  • Lead and oversee projects from initiation to completion

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Kla Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

63

FY2026

Approval rate

96.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

84

FY2026

Entry-level share

7.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-2%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-79%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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