Board Design Engineer

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

KLA Company, is looking for a strong technical, Board Design Engineer, with strong analog design expertise to lead the development of mixed-signal and analog PCBs for advanced systems.
The role includes full lifecycle ownership—from concept and architecture through design, validation, and production support.

What Will Your Job Look Like?

• Be part of the electronic group within a multidisciplinary organization
• Lead the design of complex boards for signal and image processing applications.
• Design and develop high-speed and mixed-signal PCBs
• Collaborate closely with FPGA, Software, System, and Mechanical teams
• Define and drive design plans, including schedule, priorities, and cross-functional synchronization
• Perform failure analysis and debugging using laboratory test equipment
• Take ownership of development from concept through bring-up, validation, and production support

Minimum Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed?

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in high-speed and mixed-signal board design
• Strong expertise in:
  • Analog design and LED driver circuits
  • Power design and current regulation
  • FPGA-based systems and memory interfaces (DDR, SDRAM, Flash)
  • PCIe, SerDes, GigE, Camera Link protocols
• Experience across full development cycle:
  • Schematic design
  • Layout constraints definition
  • Signal integrity considerations
  • Simulation and thermal design
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Board bring-up, testing, and debugging
  • Cross-team debugging with Software/FPGA
• Experience with CCD and CMOS camera imaging technology ((e.g., Teledyne DALSA, e2v) – An advantage
• Self-motivated and success-driven team player
• Excellent communication skills

We 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.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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