KLA Systems Engineer – Gas Vacuum System 

United States, California, Milpitas 

921488381

Qualifications

• Lead and contribute to the system-level design and integration of xenon recovery and vacuum systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, software, and process engineering.

• Design and implement system control architectures, including software development.

• Design and implement gas handling and vacuum subsystems, including flow control, pressure regulation, and leak detection.

• Work hands-on with hardware during prototyping, testing, and system bring-up phases.

• Interface with vendors for component selection, procurement, and performance validation.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards and safety protocols.

• Support the transition from prototype to product, including documentation, testing, and manufacturing readiness.

• Develop and maintain system-level documentation, including requirements, interface control documents, and test plans.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and tools.

• Travel to customer sites for initial installation and escalations. About 10% international travel

• B.S. or M.S. in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in system-level engineering, preferably in gas handling, vacuum systems, or semiconductor equipment.

• Experience with control systems (SCADA). E.g. LabView, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Python based control systems, or other control systems (EPICS, Ignition, Tango, etc.).

• Strong hands-on skills in system assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Proven ability to manage vendors and external partners.

• Experience with regulatory compliance and safety standards in industrial or laboratory environments.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and take ownership of complex challenges.

• Experience in productization of R&D systems into commercial tools.

• Knowledge of gas recovery technologies, rare gas handling, or cryogenic systems.

• Familiarity with vacuum system design and integration.

• Background in semiconductor capital equipment or related high-tech industries.

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to define, simulate, and validate system architectures. Familiarity with MBSE tools and methodologies (e.g., SysML, Cameo, MagicDraw).

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

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