Electrical Hardware Engineer (m/f/d)

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.

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. 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/Preferred Qualifications

Join KLA's Reticle Product Division and play a key role in shaping the next generation of electronics platforms for advanced semiconductor metrology systems.

We 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.

In 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.

The 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex PCB redesign and electronics development projects from requirements definition through production release.
• Own the technical planning, execution, risk management, and tracking of electronics development activities.
• Define system and subsystem requirements for electronic assemblies and interfaces.
• Develop, review, and approve analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic designs.
• Coordinate schematic development, PCB layout reviews, prototype builds, qualification activities, and manufacturing readiness.
• Collaborate with external design houses, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive root-cause investigations, verification, validation, and design optimization activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, manufacturing documentation, specifications, and test procedures.
• Collaborate closely with software, systems, mechanical, manufacturing, and service engineering teams.
• Contribute to future platform architectures, technology roadmaps, and continuous product improvements.
• Communicate technical concepts and project status effectively within international and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mixed-signal electronics design.
• High-speed digital interfaces and embedded control systems.
• Sensor signal acquisition and processing.
• Actuator and motion control interfaces.
• FPGA or DSP-based systems.
• MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for simulation and data analysis.
• Good German language skills are highly desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in electronics development.
• Proven experience leading technical development projects or major work packages.
• Strong background in PCB architecture, schematic design, and electronics integration.
• Experience managing suppliers, external development partners, or contract engineering organizations.
• Demonstrated success in bringing complex electronic products from concept through manufacturing release.
• Experience developing electronics for industrial equipment, machine control systems, automation systems, semiconductor equipment, medical devices, or comparable high-reliability applications.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and advocate technical positions using sound engineering judgment while remaining open to constructive challenges and alternative approaches.
• Strong analytical, structured, and solution-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to approximately 20%).
• Valid EU work permit required.

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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