High Voltage Systems Engineering Lead

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.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Our growing Ann Arbor team needs an Electrical Engineer with experience in High Voltage Systems Engineering to assist in developing Electron Beam Inspection Systems that power the innovative capabilities that KLA is recognized for. By joining the high-performing KLA team, you’ll enjoy an incredible career with encouraging colleagues in a spectacular place to live!

As Electron Beam technology is being used by more and more of KLA's divisions, we are establishing a High Voltage Center of Excellence to support multiple divisions. Are you excited to be a leader on this team?

Responsibilities For This Exciting Role Will Include:

• Document and standardize design, manufacturing, and testing of high voltage components and assemblies using industry standards, best known methods, and the newest technology.

• Design high voltage electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project requirements. This includes dielectric selection, thermal management, and noise suppression.

• Conduct studies to ensure optimal performance and reliability of high voltage systems.

• Select and procure appropriate high voltage equipment, collaborating with suppliers and contractors.

• Prepare technical reports, maintenance strategies and supporting documentation, and accurate records.

• Integrate solutions into Semiconductor Inspection equipment focused on performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Conduct inspections and diagnose system issues.

• Coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning of high voltage systems.

• Establish and qualify external vendors and suppliers.

Experience:

• Analytical instrumentation

• Semiconductor Capital Equipment working on the specialty equipment, not the mains

• SEM/TEM

• High Vacuum systems and High Voltage Vacuum Feedthroughs

• Materials

• Cable/connector specification, design, and testing

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.

• Demonstrated experience as a High Voltage Engineer or similar role working on Electron Beam technology.

• In-depth