Electrical Design Engineer (FPGA, Firmware, Python, Verilog)

Company: Kla tencor
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Company OverviewKLA 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 in 2019 we invested 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/DivisionWith 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 Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series which leverage Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with ultimate sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.This position belongs to the EE HW team in the Broadband Plasma Wafer Inspection (BBP) division. The person is responsible for FPGA and firmware design in the EE HW group. The individual needs strong FPGA design, analysis, and testing skills. He or she needs solid knowledge and experience with Verilog, Xilinx FPGA design tools, hardware-firmware interfaces, EE test equipment, and Python script development. Embedded Linux firmware development skills are a plus. He or she will be performed design work for the FastScan and Cosworth programs.ResponsibilitiesDevelop complex FPGA designs for high-performance mixed-signal systems.Define requirement specifications and develop design projects from concept design to production release.Create test plans and perform testing, technical, and root cause analysis to validate design performance at bench and system level.Develop Python diagnostic scripts to support FPGA functional and regression testing and system integration.Minimum QualificationsMaster's Level Degree 3 years, or Bachelor's Level Degree 5 yearsWe 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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.acquisitionkla.com to request accommodation.Full time

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