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PLC Controls Engineer

KLA

Location

Ann Arbor, MI

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/17/2026

Compensation

$76,300 - $111,900 per year

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

Job description

The role involves advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work in electrical engineering at KLA. You will lead the evolution of global electrical engineering standards and guide technical strategies for critical power infrastructure. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance facility performance and support renewable energy initiatives. This is an opportunity to work on next-generation PLC safety and control systems in a dynamic engineering environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of two years' relevant experience
  • Experience in PLC programming and automation systems to design and implement complex safety systems
  • Strong proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal or similar safety software for automation
  • Strong understanding of IEC 61131-3 programming standards and ISO 13849-1 safety standards
  • Experience developing medium/large scale PLC systems with relevant communication protocols

Responsibilities

  • Lead and evolve global electrical engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines
  • Review electrical designs for capital projects and critical facility improvements
  • Guide technical strategy for power distribution and critical power infrastructure
  • Support renewable energy and electrification initiatives
  • Translate technical requirements into clear standards and design guidance

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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