PCB Layout Design Engineer

Job description

from KLA careers

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.

The KLA Services team headquartered in Milpitas, CA is our service organization that consists of Service Sales and Marketing, Spares Supply Chain management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, and Technical Support. The KLA Services organization partners with our field teams and customers in all business sectors to maintain the high performance and productivity of our products through a flexible portfolio of services. Our comprehensive services include: proactive management of tools to identify and improve performance; expertise in optics, image processing and motion control with worldwide service engineers, 24/7 technical support teams and knowledge management systems; and an extensive parts network to ensure worldwide availability of parts.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a detail-oriented PCB Layout Engineer to design and develop high-quality printed circuit board (PCB) layouts for complex electronic systems. This role will work closely with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.  

Key Responsibilities

• Design and layout multi-layer, high-density PCB boards, including component placement and signal routing
• Translate schematics into manufacturable PCB designs with strong focus on signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal performance
• Define stack-ups, impedance control, and routing constraints for high-speed designs (e.g., DDR, PCIe, SERDES)
• Generate complete PCB fabrication and assembly packages (Gerber, ODB++, drawings, BOM)
• Perform design rule checks (DRC), validation, and troubleshooting of PCB layouts
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to understand design requirements and system constraints
• Work with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure DFM/DFA compliance and successful production builds
• Support prototype bring-up, debugging, and layout optimization for cost, performance, and yield
• Maintain design documentation, libraries, and revision control

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field

• 3–8+ years of experience in PCB layout/design (level dependent)

• Strong proficiency in PCB design tools (e.g., Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, Mentor, or Zuken)

• Solid understanding of:

• High-speed digital design
• Signal integrity (SI) / power integrity (PI)
• EMC/EMI mitigation techniques

• Experience with multi-layer, high-density boards and modern fabrication processes

• Familiarity wit

  PCB layout and routing expertise

  CAD/EDA proficiency

  Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

  Cross-functional collaboration (EE, ME, manufacturing)

  Attention to detail and documentation discipline

Experience with complex systems (industrial, semiconductor tools, automotive, or high-reliability electronics)

Knowledge of DFM/DFT best practices and cost optimization strategies

Experience with board bring-up, validation, and failure analysis

IPC CID certification or equivalent

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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