Electrical Engineer - Energy Efficiency

Electrical Engineer – Energy Efficiency

KLA is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Energy Efficiency to support engineering initiatives focused on reducing electrical energy consumption across KLA semiconductor manufacturing tools. This role contributes to tool‑level energy efficiency improvements, supporting internal energy reduction objectives and customer sustainability requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze electrical subsystems to identify energy reduction and power optimization opportunities
• Support design improvements for power supplies, power distribution systems, motors, drives, motion control systems, heaters, RF power and other high‑power electrical loads, and standby, idle, and peak power reduction strategies
• Support development of energy baselines, duty‑cycle analysis, and KPIs
• Execute lab testing and validation to verify energy reduction results
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Systems, Software, and Product Safety engineers on integrated solutions
• Support compliance with applicable SEMI safety standards and internal design requirements
• Assist with evaluation of installed‑base energy efficiency improvements, including retrofit concepts
• Prepare electrical schematics, design documentation, and engineering change orders
• Support troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis related to electrical power and energy performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with energy efficiency or power optimization projects
• Familiarity with SEMI standards and electrical design
• Exposure to PLC, embedded control systems, or power management strategies
• Experience supporting complex industrial or semiconductor equipment

Travel up to 10% with the ability to be flexible for domestic and international travel based on business needs.

Benefits

• Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Global bonus plan
• Cash health plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Share scheme
• Rewards scheme
• Life assurance

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's level degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related field and relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.