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Davita Inc.

Sr. Electrical Design Engineer (Embedded Firmware)

Davita Inc., Milpitas, California, United States, 95035

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Company Overview

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.

Group/Division

With 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), responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for talented research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product process engineers. The Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading-edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield-critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series, leveraging Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with high sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.

Job Description / Qualifications

We are seeking a skilled engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced image alignment algorithms and real-time embedded firmware. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated contributor with the vision and initiative to provide technical leadership on the assigned project.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Develop core technology in digital image processing and alignment algorithms.

Drive the development of firmware to interact with electrical hardware, FPGA, mechanical systems, and software.

Participate actively in subsystem integration and support field escalation in a timely manner.

Write documentation that meets quality standards for manufacturing and service.

Desired qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with experience in embedded firmware development.

Knowledge of embedded firmware architecture, RTOS, threads, and Linux environment.

Experience in digital image processing theories, filter design, and image alignment algorithms.

Experience in feedback control system design.

Proficiency in C, C++, and Python.

Experience coordinating engineers across disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software) to resolve complex system issues.

Key attributes:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical skills.

Ability to work well with multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate with at least 3 years' experience, or master's with 6 years', or bachelor's with 8 years' experience.

Base Pay Range: $134,800 - $229,200 annually. Our total rewards include benefits like medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock purchase, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, paid time off, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process. Contact us at

talent.acquisition@kla.com

or +1-408-352-2808 for assistance.

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