Software Engineer (software control)

Base Pay Range: $124,100.00 - $211,000.00 Annually

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. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.

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. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D.

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. KLA's Global Products Group (GPG) is looking for the best and the brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a software engineer to join a product development group in Milpitas, CA to develop control software for wafer inspection tools and test benches.

Responsibilities:

1. The primary focus will be to develop and maintain software (SW) and firmware (FW) for machine control of test bench hardware and development tools. This includes stages (stepper/piezo/servo motors), optomechanical components, vacuum pumps, gauges, heaters, instrumentation and sensors.
2. You will collaborate with scientists and engineers to understand requirements, then develop and implement solutions.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/Control Systems or similar fields.
2. Knowledge of C#, C and/or C++, Matlab, and Python.
3. Experience with Raspberry Pi, Arduino controllers, or Micro-python controllers and assorted hardware plug-ins.
4. Experience with simple UI design and implementation.
5. Familiarity with firmware and low-level communication protocols including RS485, RS232, Modbus, GPIB, Ethernet/EtherCAT, and TCP-IP.
6. Ability to setup test instrumentation, control/debug via remote FW/SW and provide full support for users.
7. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Self-motivated, eager to learn new technologies and turn concepts into workable code.
9. Knowledge of hardware and electrical engineering fundamentals is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications: MS or BS degree or related work experience of 3-5 years in CS or EE or ECE.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.