Product Development Engineer (power/control/safety architect)

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Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

As a Product Development Engineer, you will contribute to the development of semiconductor inspection systems by independently executing well-defined system and subsystem engineering tasks within established product architectures. You will apply systems engineering fundamentals, gain hands-on exposure to model-based systems engineering (MBSE), and support power, control, and safety-related design activities under the technical direction of senior engineers. This role emphasizes professional-level execution, growing technical judgment, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Systems Engineering Execution

• Execute assigned system and subsystem engineering tasks within defined scope and schedule.

• Apply established requirements, interface, and verification processes to product development activities.

• Decompose higher-level requirements into subsystem-level requirements with guidance.

• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation in accordance with KLA product development processes (PLC).

• Participate in technical design reviews as a contributing engineer.

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Application

• Develop and update MBSE artifacts (e.g., functional views, interface definitions, requirement links) for assigned subsystems.

• Use system models to understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, software, and control elements.

• Ensure consistency between requirements, models, and implemented designs.

• Apply MBSE outputs to support troubleshooting, design clarification, and trade-off discussions.

Power, Control & Safety Design Support

• Contribute to subsystem-level power distribution, control behavior, and safety-related design elements.

• Support definition of operating modes, fault responses, and safety interlocks within existing architectures.

• Work with electrical, controls, and software engineers to implement defined safety and control requirements.

• Review subsystem designs for compliance with documented system assumptions and safety constraints.

System Safety & Risk Analysis (FMECA / HAZOP)

• Participate in FMECA, HAZOP, and risk assessment activities for assigned subsystems.

• Document failure modes, effects, and mitigation actions using established templates and processes.

• Track and close assigned action items resulting from safety and reliability analyses.

• Incorporate approved mitigations into design and verification artifacts.

Integration, Test & Issue Resolution

• Support subsystem and system integration activities during prototype and development builds.

• Assist with root cause analysis of integration, test, or field issues using structured problem-solving methods.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, test, and service teams to resolve design-related issues within assigned scope.

• Feed lessons learned back into design updates and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree (Engineering or Physical Science) with 2+ years of relevant experience; or Masters degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Familiarity with requirements management and model-based engineering tools is a plus.

• Experience supporting manufacturing ramp and yield improvement.

• Willingness to travel for customer support or engineering collaboration (up to 25%).

• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills; creative and persistent approach to resolving technical issues.

• Effective communication skills; able to document findings and collaborate across teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

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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