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Sr Electrical Engineer - PCBA Design (E)

KLA
Ann Arbor, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Aug 2025
💰 $156,200/yr($91,900/yr$156,200/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

Sr Electrical Design Engineers are core to KLA’s technology, while we do not currently have an opening, we are always building our Electrical Engineering talent community, we are interested in learning about your background. 


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Our growing Ann Arbor team needs a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) Design to assist in developing product equipment, test centers, software, and AI algorithms that power the innovative capabilities that KLA is recognized for!


Responsibilities

  • Developing high-speed PCBA-based product features on KLA products (analog, communications, digital signal processing, etc.) and support sophisticated projects to meet technology, performance, and schedule objectives. This includes FPGA circuits, SERDES channels, and PCIe interfaces.
  • Resolve engineering problems by characterizing components and PCB stackups, designing/prototyping analog front-end circuits, generating schematics, leading PCB layout, and debugging PCBAs in the labs.
  • Define test criteria and implement those test plans on functional prototypes in the lab to prove the reliability/safety of the designed subsystem.
  • Propose and develop PCBA and subsystem qualification fixtures; modify and integrate the existing electrical and subsystem designs to achieve the desired functionality.
  • Understand and capture project specifications and performance requirements on the system level.
  • Collaborate with other groups to develop the PCBA solution to ensure a seamless integration test at the subsystem and/or system level.
  • Mentor and support junior staff


Skills

  • 6+ years' relevant experience preferred as a Printed Circuit Board Assembly Design Engineer, especially with high-speed circuitry (FPGA, PCIe, SERDES).
  • Strong electrical engineering and physics fundamentals (analog, optoelectronics design, electromagnetic theory, etc.).
  • Ability to write specifications and documentation needed to initiate a project, and documentation for product release
  • Expertise in schematic entry (preferably OrCAD), and board layout (preferably Cadence Allegro).
  • Proficiency in lab environments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.
  • Ability to work well with others in multi-functional/multi-discipline teams, and multi-cultural global organizations.
  • Flexibility for domestic and international travel based on business needs.


It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

  • Experience at 10 GHz+ designs on advanced substrate materials.
  • Proficiency in Spice and EM (electromagnetic) simulation.
  • Experience in Opto-electrical design.
  • Expertise with data analysis through MATLAB, Python, or other abstraction languages.
  • Firmware development experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $91,900.00 - $156,200.00

Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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,

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