Senior FPGA/Embedded FW Engineer

Company: KLA-Belgium
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Senior FPGA/Embedded FW EngineerApply locations Milpitas, CA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id 2529217Company 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.Job Description/Preferred QualificationsKLA is seeking a talented and motivated senior engineer to fill new position within the Pro engineering group. Our designs employ a combination of low noise analog and highly complex digital signal circuits, which are enabling our leading technology in the advancing semiconductor industry.The candidate will be responsible for FPGA FW and embedded FW design for new systems as well as supporting manufacturing and customer escalations.Main job responsibilities include:

• Designing, implementing, and debugging of FPGAs and embedded firmware for sensing and communications systems (cameras, sensors, motors etc.)
• Collaborate with cross functional team members to design FPGA Firmware and embedded FW for high-performance mixed-signal systems and solve complex technical challenges
• Develop complex, high-speed, innovative FPGA-based designs including design, verification, simulations, synthesis, place and route, and timing closure.
• Bring-up and debug FPGA, embedded FW, PCB for motion control and imaging systems.
• Define FPGA and embedded Firmware requirement specifications and develop design projects from concept design to production release
• Understand and capture the project specifications and performance requirements on board and system level. Adhere to project timelines and deliverables
• Write technical documentation that meets the defined quality standards as requiredThese tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as mechanical, optical, software, systems and manufacturing engineers to ensure flawless integration and test at the subsystem and system level. The candidate must be motivated, self-driven, independent and to possess excellent oral and written communication skills to successfully collaborate with our accomplished engineering team.Qualifications:
  • Hands on experience with complex FPGA firmware design (Xilinx preferred), FPGA simulation, and FPGA timing analysis
  • Hands on experience with Embedded firmware design
  • Proficiency in Verilog or System Verilog, C/C++ programming language
  • Solid Knowledge of networking and Embedded Linux build systems
  • Hands on experience with lab equipment such as logic analyzer, oscilloscope
  • Solid knowledge of various protocols to interface different peripherals: PCIe, Ethernet, CSSI, DDR4, 10G, SPI, I2C, etc.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Java/C++ debugging
    • DSP knowledge
    • Control theory
    • Mechatronics experienceMinimum QualificationsDoctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
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