Electronics Design / Sustaining Engineer

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

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

​Design, sustain, and troubleshoot electronics at the PCB, board, and sub system level to support KLA products throughout their lifecycle. This role requires hands-on debugging, failure analysis, and execution of engineering changes, while collaborating with global cross functional teams and external partners to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions.

• Partner with external vendors to support engineering validation and turn‑key manufacturing solutions
• Design, sustain, and troubleshoot printed circuit boards (PCBs), power supplies, and electronic test fixtures
• Interpret and apply engineering requirements and specifications at the board and sub‑system levels
• Perform failure analysis and root‑cause investigations for analog, digital, and mixed‑signal electronics
• Conduct hands‑on PCBA debugging using laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, etc.)
• Independently troubleshoot board‑level and sub‑system issues with moderate technical ownership
• Contribute to sustaining engineering activities, including corrective actions, ECO execution, and manufacturability improvements
• Collaborate with global cross‑functional teams (systems, software, manufacturing, service, supply chain) to resolve technical issues
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including schematics, ECOs, test procedures, and sustaining updates
• Communicate technical findings, risks, and project status to stakeholders and management

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in electronics design, sustaining engineering, or board‑level support roles
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience debugging PCBAs and electronic sub‑systems
• Solid foundation in analog and digital circuit design principles
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to work in a global, cross‑functional environment

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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