Embedded Software Engineer (CC++ | Motion Controller)

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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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 KLAs Global Products Group (GPG) which is responsible for creating all of KLAs 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 Surfscan group includes a team of engineers technology development apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer IC and equipment manufacturers to develop qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software and firmware for semiconductor equipment control motion control automation diagnostics and system integration.
• Design implement test and debug software for precision motion systems machine automation and real-time signal processing.
• Build diagnostic configuration calibration and validation tools in C and Python for engineering manufacturing and field-support teams.
• Support hardware bring-up system integration performance tuning and root-cause analysis across software electronics motion-control hardware sensors imaging subsystems and mechanical components.
• Partner with electrical FPGA mechanical optical systems product engineering manufacturing and field teams to bring complex equipment platforms from concept through production.
• Contribute to requirements analysis design documentation coding testing software integration troubleshooting and on-tool qualification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment precision automation systems optics optical alignment systems imaging systems or precision measurement technologies.
• Experience with Galil motion controllers or similar motion-control platforms industrial communication protocols deterministic control applications or related real-time control systems.
• Experience with MATLAB LabVIEW UML object-oriented design source-control tools or advanced C/C development practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or a masters degree or Ph.D. with 2 years of relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong C/C programming skills for embedded systems firmware or software that interfaces closely with hardware.
• Working knowledge of Python for diagnostics automation scripting or engineering tools.
• Experience developing software for embedded systems real-time control motion control robotics automation or machine-control platforms.
• Understanding of embedded peripherals and hardware interfaces such as SPI I2C UART/serial GPIO Ethernet FPGA interfaces or inter-board communication.
• Ability to debug systems that involve software electronics motion-control hardware sensors and mechanical components.
• Ability to read electronic schematics and use basic lab instruments such as digital multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Strong analytical debugging problem-solving teamwork written communication and verbal communication skills.

Base Pay Range: $136300.00 - $231700.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLAs 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.

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