KLA Corporation
System Design Engineer
Hillsboro, OR
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$4,012 more — $119,912 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $119,912 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 "Electronics Engineers, Except Computer" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (17-2072) · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA. 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
- The LS-SWIFT division engineering is looking for highly motivated individual to join a growing team of home team system engineers to develop and sustain state-of-the-art wafer inspection equipment.
- Lead and drive resolution of complex customer escalations by coordinating cross-functional division teams including R&D, Applications, Software, Hardware, and Service, ensuring root cause is identified and corrective actions are implemented effectively
- Provide sustained engineering support for field systems to enable successful customer adoption, long‑term product sustainability, and high customer satisfaction
- Define, document, and review system specifications and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps
- Contribute to system design and development activities, including architecture definition, performance characterization, and validation of advanced metrology systems
- Act as a system‑level technical owner for customer support by understanding customer requirements, translating them into actionable technical expectations, and ensuring solutions meet performance, quality, and reliability objectives
- Drive technical excellence for alpha, beta and mature product engagements
Requirements
- 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
- Strong understanding of Systems Engineering principles with experience developing, deploying, and supporting complex systems in the semiconductor industry
- Solid foundation in physics, mathematics, and computational methods, with strong analytical and system‑level problem‑solving skills
- Experience with data processing, analytics, and statistical analysis; proficiency in Python and MATLAB is a plus
- Ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced environments, take ownership of technically ambiguous problems, and lead or support customer escalations
Compensation
- $115,900.00 - $197,000.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-OR-Hillsboro-Beaverton-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.
This listing is sourced directly from KLA Corporation's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.