Hardware Systems Engineer
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Are you an experienced hardware leader who understands every step of developing complex electronic systemsfrom blanksheet architecture through design bring-up manufacturing and field support Do you enjoy steering talented engineers setting direction and working with internal teams and external partners to deliver exceptional hardware solutions
We are looking for a Hardware Systems Engineer with a growth mindset to lead the development of high-performance imaging and computer systems used in next-generation semiconductor inspection and metrology tools.
In this role you will not be expected to do everything yourselfbut use your deep hands-on experience across the full hardware lifecycle so you can effectively guide engineers challenge partners and ensure robust scalable system designs.
What will be your challenges
Complex Hardware Architecture & Development
- Define and lead the design of advanced hardware processing boards with state-of-the-art FPGAs and CPUs for highspeed image acquisition and real-time processing.
- Provide direction review and oversight on PCB design signal integrity high-speed layout and board-level debugging.
- Supervise FPGA development (VHDL preferred) ensuring proper integration validation and long-term maintainability.
Imaging System Integration
- Interfacing industrial camera technologies such as CoaXPress (CXP) GigE Vision
- Architect and integrate rack-mounted computing platforms with PCIe-based processing boards optimizing system performance bandwidth and reliability.
Leadership Mentoring & Technical Guidance
- Mentor Level II hardware engineers fostering technical growth sound decision-making and professional development.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with software mechanical and vision system teams to build fully integrated imaging solutions.
- Represent the hardware team in roadmap reviews and management updates.
External Partner & Supplier Management
- Select onboard and direct external development partnersincluding defining requirements monitoring progress and ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners to guarantee smooth transition from design to production and ensure robust manufacturability.
Quality Standards & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with EMC CE SEMI and other industry standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in hardware processes documentation validation methods and design guidelines.
- Support root-cause investigations for production or field issues and ensure long-term corrective actions.
What you bring
- Years of hands-on hardware and system development experience ideally in areas like PC-based architectures for semiconductor industrial imaging medical or high-performance instrumentation.
- Expertise in areas of: FPGA-based system design (VHDL preferred) / PCB design signal integrity and complex board bring-up / Experience with PCIe architecture and high-speed system integration or camera interface technologies is aplus.
- Proven ability to lead mentor and guide engineering teams and drive major technical programs.
- Strong analytical thinking problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain both high-level system perspective and deep technical insight.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
Why This Role Is Exceptional
Youll shape full end-to-end hardware systems that power some of the most advanced semiconductor inspection tools in the world. You wont carry all tasks yourself you will lead guide align and orchestrate supported by talented engineers and trusted development partners. You can make the difference. This role is ideal for someone who has done it all before and now wants to lead others to do it right.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
We 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
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Arm
- Electrical Engineering
- SOC
- System Design
- Firmware
- C/C++
- PCB
- Sensors
- Fpga
- Digital design
- Assembly
- Product Development
About Company
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