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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\nWith 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. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.Job Description/PreferredQualifications\nJoin KLA's Reticle Product Division and play a key role in shaping the next generation of electronics platforms for advanced semiconductor metrology systems.\nWe are seeking a hands-on Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer who can quickly assume ownership of ongoing electronics development projects, lead PCB redesign activities, and drive critical deliverables to production release. The successful candidate will bring deep practical experience in mixed-signal hardware development and be effective in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with significant onsite interaction across engineering disciplines.\nIn this role, you will drive complex electronics development initiatives from concept through production release while collaborating with internal engineering teams, external development partners, and suppliers.\nThe ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with the ability to coordinate complex development activities, manage technical risks, and successfully execute projects in a highly interdisciplinary and international environment.\nResponsibilities\nLead complex PCB redesign and electronics development projects from requirements definition through production release.\nOwn the technical planning, execution, risk management, and tracking of electronics development activities.\nDefine system and subsystem requirements for electronic assemblies and interfaces.\nDevelop, review, and approve analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic designs.\nCoordinate schematic development, PCB layout reviews, prototype builds, qualification activities, and manufacturing readiness.\nCollaborate with external design houses, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure successful project execution.\nDrive root-cause investigations, verification, validation, and design optimization activities.\nEnsure compliance with applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements.\nCreate and maintain engineering documentation, manufacturing documentation, specifications, and test procedures.\nCollaborate closely with software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and service engineering teams.\nContribute to future platform architectures, technology roadmaps, and continuous product improvements.\nCommunicate technical concepts and project status effectively within international and cross-functional teams.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMixed-signal electronics design.\nHigh-speed digital interfaces and embedded control systems.\nSensor signal acquisition and processing.\nActuator and motion control interfaces.\nFPGA or DSP-based systems.\nMATLAB, Python, or similar tools for simulation and data analysis.\nGood German language skills are highly desirable.\nMinimum Qualifications\nMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.\nMinimum 7 years of professional experience in electronics development.\nProven experience leading technical development projects or major work packages.\nStrong background in PCB architecture, schematic design, and electronics integration.\nExperience managing suppliers, external development partners, or contract engineering organizations.\nDemonstrated success in bringing complex electronic products from concept through manufacturing release.\nExperience developing electronics for industrial equipment, machine control systems, automation systems, semiconductor equipment, medical devices, or comparable high-reliability applications.\nDemonstrated ability to articulate and advocate technical positions using sound engineering judgment while remaining open to constructive challenges and alternative approaches.\nStrong analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach to problem solving.\nExcellent communication skills in English.\nWillingness to travel internationally (up to approximately 20%).\nValid EU work permit required.\nWe offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.\nKLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer\nBe aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. 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