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Electrical Engineer jobs at KLA span semiconductor equipment design, process control, and advanced manufacturing systems. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, supporting candidates through H-1B visa petitions and permanent residency filings for qualified engineers.
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To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. KLA's Central Engineering organization is made up of nine Centers of Excellence (CoEs) spanning disciplines like automation, motion control, sensors, platform design, and packaging. Each CoE contributes not only technical deliverables but also deep expertise, best practices, and advanced tools that elevate both what we build—and how we build it.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. Do you enjoy solving complex control problems and seeing your designs deployed on real machines? We are seeking an engineer to own the development of machine control and safety systems from concept through deployment. This role includes requirements development, electrical architecture, hardware selection, safety system design, PLC implementation, system integration, validation, and field commissioning. We are looking for engineers who view PLC programming as one part of a complete machine control solution.
As part of KLA's engineering team, you will work with electrical, mechanical, software, systems, and applications engineers to create safe, reliable, and maintainable automation systems for the semiconductor industry. This includes conducting design reviews covering electrical architecture, safety concepts, selected hardware, control implementation, software quality, and developing test strategies, solving system issues, and driving corrective actions that improve product performance and reliability. Successful candidates have experience developing complete systems rather than solely programming PLCs. They understand how electrical hardware, safety systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, software, and mechanical systems interact to produce a robust machine solution. Through close collaboration with engineers, physicists, software developers, and external suppliers, you will be expected to take ownership of technical challenges, partake in architectural decisions, and help deliver high-quality solutions for critical applications. Occasional cleanroom work is required, along with up to 20% domestic and international travel.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop machine-level control architectures, electrical designs, and functional safety concepts.
- Define I/O architectures, field device selection, network topologies, power distribution, and control panel requirements.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, interface specifications, and design documentation.
- Perform risk assessments and develop safety functions in accordance with ISO 13849-1 and applicable industry standards.
- Evaluate hardware obsolescence and lead replacement strategies for End-of-Life control system components.
- Specify sensors, actuators, pneumatic devices, vacuum systems, motion components, and industrial communication networks.
- Lead system integration, acceptance testing, validation, and commissioning activities. This includes validating system performance through testing, fixing, and root-cause analysis.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate has experience in the following:
- Developing and implementing medium-to-large scale PLC-based safety and automation systems throughout the product lifecycle.
- Owning controls projects from requirements through commissioning.
- Developing electrical schematics and control system documentation.
- Developing machine safety functions per ISO 13849-1 or IEC 62061.
- Selecting and integrating sensors, actuators, drives, safety devices, and industrial networks.
- Solving issues that may be a combination of electrical, mechanical, controls, and system-level issues.
- Machine control for valves - from pressurized through sub-atmospheric pressures.
This position is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Remote work is not available.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of industrial networks such as ProfiNet, ProfiSafe, and DeviceNet are very valuable. You need to show a demonstrated ability to deliver reliable solutions with minimal supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years.
ABOUT KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
COMPENSATION
Base Pay Range: $76,300.00 - $129,700.00 Annually
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.
USE OF AI STATEMENT
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
INTRODUCTION
To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. KLA's Central Engineering organization is made up of nine Centers of Excellence (CoEs) spanning disciplines like automation, motion control, sensors, platform design, and packaging. Each CoE contributes not only technical deliverables but also deep expertise, best practices, and advanced tools that elevate both what we build—and how we build it.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. Do you enjoy solving complex control problems and seeing your designs deployed on real machines? We are seeking an engineer to own the development of machine control and safety systems from concept through deployment. This role includes requirements development, electrical architecture, hardware selection, safety system design, PLC implementation, system integration, validation, and field commissioning. We are looking for engineers who view PLC programming as one part of a complete machine control solution.
As part of KLA's engineering team, you will work with electrical, mechanical, software, systems, and applications engineers to create safe, reliable, and maintainable automation systems for the semiconductor industry. This includes conducting design reviews covering electrical architecture, safety concepts, selected hardware, control implementation, software quality, and developing test strategies, solving system issues, and driving corrective actions that improve product performance and reliability. Successful candidates have experience developing complete systems rather than solely programming PLCs. They understand how electrical hardware, safety systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, software, and mechanical systems interact to produce a robust machine solution. Through close collaboration with engineers, physicists, software developers, and external suppliers, you will be expected to take ownership of technical challenges, partake in architectural decisions, and help deliver high-quality solutions for critical applications. Occasional cleanroom work is required, along with up to 20% domestic and international travel.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop machine-level control architectures, electrical designs, and functional safety concepts.
- Define I/O architectures, field device selection, network topologies, power distribution, and control panel requirements.
- Create and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control narratives, interface specifications, and design documentation.
- Perform risk assessments and develop safety functions in accordance with ISO 13849-1 and applicable industry standards.
- Evaluate hardware obsolescence and lead replacement strategies for End-of-Life control system components.
- Specify sensors, actuators, pneumatic devices, vacuum systems, motion components, and industrial communication networks.
- Lead system integration, acceptance testing, validation, and commissioning activities. This includes validating system performance through testing, fixing, and root-cause analysis.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate has experience in the following:
- Developing and implementing medium-to-large scale PLC-based safety and automation systems throughout the product lifecycle.
- Owning controls projects from requirements through commissioning.
- Developing electrical schematics and control system documentation.
- Developing machine safety functions per ISO 13849-1 or IEC 62061.
- Selecting and integrating sensors, actuators, drives, safety devices, and industrial networks.
- Solving issues that may be a combination of electrical, mechanical, controls, and system-level issues.
- Machine control for valves - from pressurized through sub-atmospheric pressures.
This position is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Remote work is not available.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of industrial networks such as ProfiNet, ProfiSafe, and DeviceNet are very valuable. You need to show a demonstrated ability to deliver reliable solutions with minimal supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years.
ABOUT KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
COMPENSATION
Base Pay Range: $76,300.00 - $129,700.00 Annually
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.
USE OF AI STATEMENT
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
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 talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
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Align your credentials to KLA's specializations
KLA focuses on process control and yield management equipment, so coursework or project experience in semiconductor fabrication, PCB design, or signal integrity strengthens your application far more than general electrical engineering credentials.
Target roles that match your visa timeline
KLA posts Electrical Engineer roles across both cap-subject H-1B and cap-exempt pathways. If your OPT or CPT window is closing, prioritize roles where the team has already used those authorizations, since prior familiarity speeds internal approvals.
Use Migrate Mate to filter KLA openings by sponsorship type
Not every KLA posting explicitly states which visa categories are supported. Migrate Mate lets you filter Electrical Engineer roles by the specific visa types KLA has filed for, so you apply to positions where your status is already a fit.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation early
KLA's H-1B petitions for Electrical Engineers require establishing specialty occupation status. If your degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation before the offer stage so there's no delay when USCIS reviews the I-129 petition.
Understand how PERM timing affects your offer negotiation
If KLA initiates a PERM-based Green Card for your role, DOL requires a prevailing wage determination before recruitment begins. Knowing this process exists means you can ask during offer discussions whether the team has initiated or plans to initiate sponsorship.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes H-1B petitions for manufacturing-sector engineering roles where duties can be construed as routine. Request that the hiring team document the theoretical and practical application requirements specific to your KLA position before the petition is drafted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does KLA sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Engineers?
Yes, KLA sponsors H-1B visas for Electrical Engineers. The company has an established immigration program that handles petition preparation and filing through the annual H-1B cap season. If you're already on H-1B status with another employer, KLA can also file an H-1B transfer, which lets you start working before USCIS issues a final decision.
How do I apply for Electrical Engineer jobs at KLA?
You can apply directly through KLA's careers portal or browse open Electrical Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate. When applying, tailor your resume to KLA's core focus areas, specifically semiconductor process control, equipment diagnostics, and yield enhancement systems, since those map directly to the engineering teams that hire most actively.
Which visa types does KLA commonly use for Electrical Engineer roles?
KLA files across several visa categories for Electrical Engineers, including H-1B for specialty occupation workers, F-1 OPT and CPT for students and recent graduates, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles, J-1 visa for research or training positions, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa petitions for candidates pursuing permanent residency through employment.
What qualifications does KLA look for in Electrical Engineer candidates?
KLA's Electrical Engineer roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Practical experience with semiconductor equipment, analog or digital circuit design, signal processing, or process control systems is highly relevant. For H-1B purposes, the degree must directly relate to the specific role duties, so a specialized background matters more than general experience.
How do I plan my timeline when KLA is sponsoring my H-1B?
The H-1B cap filing window opens in March each year, with an employment start date of October 1 if selected. If you're on OPT, confirm your expiration date and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension, which gives you more runway if you're not selected in the first lottery. USCIS processes standard petitions within three to five months, and premium processing reduces that to around 15 business days.