Lead Firmware Engineer

KLATencor Corporation • Ann Arbor, MI • 1h ago

Company OverviewKLA 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.

Group/DivisionWith over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications KLA is bringing the semiconductor industry to the Midwest! We need a Firmware Design Engineer on our growing Ann Arbor team to lead the development of product equipment, test centers, software, and AI algorithms that power innovative capabilities that KLA is recognized for. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, including increased scope and influence in defining strategy and supporting the Electronics Engineering team.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, while using your strong communication skills to inform your team of the firmware strategy and direction.

Participate in design reviews and program lifecycle analysis.

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

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

Document firmware for release to production.

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

Mentor and coach developing engineers.

Implement Motion Control code for high precision motion applications with PID and beyond.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Knowledge of electrical engineering principles

Work independently and have a track record of organizing, designing, documenting, and delivering completed ass

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