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Sr. Engineering Technician - Cable Design

KLA
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Nov 2025
💰 $106,940/yr

About the role

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for a Sr. Engineering Technician to design and create new cable drawings and BOMs for vendor fabrication and ECO release. The engineering tech will gather cable requirements and specifications, create detailed drawings and BOM, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, assist in proto system build and integration, and handoff to manufacturing. These tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as electrical engineering, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to ensure DFx are properly considered.

Additional Duties

  • Create interconnection and block diagrams as necessary

  • Install and route cables and fiber optics

  • Document procedures for cable routing for consistency

  • Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, and internal customers

  • Partners closely with cable and harness suppliers to ensure design requirements are specified and met within schedule

  • Address and resolve cabling issues throughout the product development phase

Preferred Qualifications

  • Must understand wire gauges, wire color, cabling signals including EMO, interlocks, AC and DC power, shielding and coordinate with EE for approval where needed

  • Familiar with connectors, wire crimping, labeling, tooling/wire-boards, length limitations with discrete wires and experience with fiber optics

  • Knowledge or experience with PLC wiring (Siemens, Allen Bradley)

  • Working knowledge of OrCAD, AutoCAD, Visio

  • Safety awareness/knowledge in working around AC & DC electrical power

  • Strong problem analysis and solving capability

  • Enjoy working on innovative technologies

  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to multi-task and work independently in a team

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of 4 - 6 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Base Pay Range: $31.45 - $53.47 Per Hour

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. 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.

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 emplo

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