Senior Reliability Engineer

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.

We are looking for a Senior Reliability Engineer to join our team in Milpitas!

• Develop reliability program plans, reliability block diagrams and allocation models, FMECA, FTA, present to senior management and engineers
• Attend design reviews, provide feedback and assistance regarding design for reliability.
• Develop test plans and implement testing including setup and maintenance of reliability test fixtures in collaboration with design engineers
• Predict life of components based on subsystem testing and system reliability based on IRONMAN/Marathons
• Conduct failure analysis and suggest design improvements
• Drive reliability improvement by monitoring tool performance, leading failure review boards and raising issues for resolution
• Work with critical suppliers for reliability
• Perform data analysis using appropriate reliability techniques such as Weibull, Duane, Crow‑AMSAA, etc.
• Responsible for reliability best practices for product
• Participate in Product Life Cycle (PLC) management review meetings
• Train design engineering community on reliability principles and techniques

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, physics, or other relevant engineering fields
• 5+ years experience in reliability
• 3+ years experience in the semiconductor industry
• Experience with reliability of mechanical, opto‑mechanical and electronic systems reliability
• Experience with laser reliability
• Experience with data acquisition and control software
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience with Reliasoft Applications, e.g. Weibull++, Blocksim, Xfracas, would be a plus
• Microsoft Project skills are preferred
• Experience with electron beam sources is preferred

Doctorate (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

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) with company matching, employee stock purchase program, student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, development and career growth opportunities, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits, paid time off and paid company holidays.

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. Please contact  or to request accommodation.