Base Pay Range: $88,200.00 - $149,900.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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 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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is bringing the semiconductor industry to the Midwest! We need a Senior Firmware Design Engineer on our growing Ann Arbor team to assist in developing product equipment, test centers, software, and AI algorithms that power innovative capabilities that KLA is recognized for. By joining our hard-working KLA team in Ann Arbor, you’ll enjoy an incredible career with encouraging colleagues in a spectacular place to live.

Responsibilities:

• Define requirements and specifications for firmware design implementation

• Work interactively with electrical engineers to select microcontroller and optimize the microcontroller interconnections

• Simulate firmware, validate and test firmware and implementation on Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)

• Document firmware design for release to production

• Work with systems and software engineers to test and implement firmware updates

Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 3 years of work experience; bachelor’s degree with 5 years of work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years' demonstrated experience preferred developing, writing, and debugging code for embedded processors (ARM and DSP, preferred). Able to comfortably work in C, Python, and Verilog.

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical engineering principles

• Hands-on lab experience debugging microcontroller assemblies

• Experience with electrical lab tools (hand tools, multimeter, oscilloscope, analyzers, etc.) for testing and debugging firmware in real-time on PCBAs.

• The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient and have a demonstrated record of organizing, designing, and delivering completed assemblies

• Ability to travel for training and to support development teams in different locations is required.

Are you ready to start your adventure at KLA? We have exciting work and great benefits!

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with +5 years’ work experience, OR Master’s degree with +3 years’ work experience, OR PhD with 0 years’ work experience

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: 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.