FPGA Design 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

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

Responsibilities

KLA is seeking a talented and motivated senior engineer to fill new position within the Electrical Engineering group. Our designs employ cutting edge combination of low noise analog to highly complex digital signal circuits, which are enabling our leading technology in the advancing semiconductor industry.

The candidate will be responsible to provide EE support in architecting Auto-Focus subsystem. The candidate will also be responsible to EE portion of Auto-Focus subsystem.

Main job responsibilities would include:

• Responsible for designing the test benches for simulation, timing analysis/closure, FPGA functionality verification

• Designing, implementing, and debugging of FPGAs and firmware for embedded sensing and communications systems (cameras, sensors, motors etc.)

• Collaborate with the hardware and embedded software engineer to design FPGA Firmware for high-performance mixed-signal systems

• Define FPGA Firmware requirement specifications and develop design projects from concept design to production release

• Understand and capture the project specifications and performance requirements on board and system level. Adhere to project timelines and deliverables

• Write technical documentation that meets the defined quality standards as required

These tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as mechanical, optical, software, systems and manufacturing engineers to ensure flawless integration and test at the subsystem and system level.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hands on experience with complex FPGA firmware designs

• Experience with Xilinx (preferred) or Intel/Altera FPGAs

• Proficiency in FPGA simulation tools such as VCS, Modelsim or equivalent

• Proficiency in FPGA design tools such as Vivado or equivalent

• Proficiency in Hardware description language such as Verilog or System Verilog

• Understand FPGA timing analysis and be enable to solve timing related issues

• Hands on experience with lab equipment such as logic analyzer, oscilloscope

• Solid knowledge of various protocols to interface different peripherals: PCIe, Aurora, DDR4, 10G, SPI,  I2C, etc.

• Solid Knowledge of networking and Embedded Linux build systems

The candidate must be motivated, self-driven, independent and to possess excellent oral and written communication skills to successfully collaborate with our accomplished engineering team.

Minimum Qualifications

Base Pay Range: $134,800.00 - $229,200.00 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 including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

               

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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