KLA Corporation
Sr. Global Instrumentation & Controls Engineer
Milpitas, CA · Senior
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The bottom of this range ($121,500) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $130,686. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $159,890 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Electrical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Electrical Engineers (17-2071) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and...
- To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before.
- Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- KLA's Global Engineering & Operational Standards (GEOS) team is seeking a Senior Global Instrumentation & Controls Engineer to own and advance KLA's instrumentation, controls, and Building Management System (BMS) strategy across its global portfolio of facilities and Super Sites.
- I&C Standards & Design Governance
- Develop, own, and maintain KLA's global instrumentation and controls engineering standards, specifications, and technical guidelines across all facility types and Super Sites
- Lead controls and instrumentation design reviews for capital projects and critical infrastructure upgrades
- Author and maintain global instrumentation and controls specifications within KLA's ecosystem
- Own global BMS strategy, implementation, and standardization across KLA's Super Site portfolio, consolidating disparate platforms onto a single global standard
- Lead the technical strategy and execution for flagship BMS programs, from readiness through successful rollout
- Conduct and lead Super Site BMS/BAS/SCADA maturity assessments to define current-state architecture, identify gaps, and inform a phased global rollout roadmap
- Lead controls and instrumentation design reviews for capital projects and critical infrastructure upgrades; ensure compliance with GEOS standards at each project gate
- Partner with cross-functional engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Process) to ensure integrated, reliable facility design
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, or a closely related engineering field
- Hands-on experience with controls integration protocols (BACnet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA) and OT/IT network segmentation
- Experience with facility-scale instrumentation, sensor selection, and monitoring system design in a global, multi-site portfolio context
- Proven ability to work autonomously across time zones, cultures, and functional teams
- Experience with cleanroom, AMC, or environmental monitoring system standards
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills
Compensation
- $121,500.00 - $178,233.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
- 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.
Benefits
- Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
Equal opportunity
- Statement
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
- For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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