Electrical PCBA Sustaining Engineer
KLA · Milpitas, CA · 4 wk ago
Quality Assurance$118k–$173k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key parts:
Intro paragraph: "To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology."
Then "Group/Division The KLA Services team consists of Service Sales, Marketing, Spares Supply Chain Management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, Digital Solutions and Analytics, and Technical Product Support. Our services organization maximizes the value of our customers' KLA assets – with highly trained service and product support engineers providing installation services and 24/7 technical support and parts delivery through our extensive supply chain network."
Then "What You'll Do In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. Perform hands-on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electronics at the PCB and board level to support KLA products throughout their lifecycle. This role requires strong technical capability in PCBA failure analysis, the ability to work through circuit-level problems with limited design documentation, and close collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-quality repair solutions"
Then "Key Responsibilities:" list bullet points.
Then "Preferred Qualifications:" list bullet points.
Then "Minimum Qualifications" bullet? Actually text: "Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5years; or equivalent work experience"
Then "About KLA" paragraph.
Then "Total Rewards Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $172,800.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process."
Then "Use of AI Statement" etc. That's boilerplate? It's about interview policy; maybe we can drop as it's not substantive job description? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. The AI statement might be considered policy but not exactly EEO. Might be considered legal? Safer to drop.
Equal Opportunity Statement also drop.
Thus we keep: intro, group/division, what you'll do, key responsibilities, preferred qualifications, minimum qualifications, about KLA, total rewards (pay and benefits). Also location maybe part of pay section.
We need sections: About the role (maybe combine intro + group/division + what you'll do?). Could have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe combine preferred and minimum?), Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we should only include sections with real content.
We have responsibilities (key responsibilities). We have qualifications (preferred and minimum). We have skills maybe implied but not explicit separate list. Could combine qualifications and skills? The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can choose which to include.
We have content for About the role (intro + group/division + what you'll do). Responsibilities (key responsibilities). Requirements (maybe we can put minimum qualifications). Qualifications (preferred qualifications). Skills maybe not separate; we could omit. Benefits (list of benefits). Pay (base pay range). Schedule not present, so omit.
We must not create sections with filler. So include About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay.
Now we need to format:
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Key parts:
Intro paragraph: "To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology."
Then "Group/Division The KLA Services team consists of Service Sales, Marketing, Spares Supply Chain Management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, Digital Solutions and Analytics, and Technical Product Support. Our services organization maximizes the value of our customers' KLA assets – with highly trained service and product support engineers providing installation services and 24/7 technical support and parts delivery through our extensive supply chain network."
Then "What You'll Do In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. Perform hands-on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electronics at the PCB and board level to support KLA products throughout their lifecycle. This role requires strong technical capability in PCBA failure analysis, the ability to work through circuit-level problems with limited design documentation, and close collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-quality repair solutions"
Then "Key Responsibilities:" list bullet points.
Then "Preferred Qualifications:" list bullet points.
Then "Minimum Qualifications" bullet? Actually text: "Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5years; or equivalent work experience"
Then "About KLA" paragraph.
Then "Total Rewards Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $172,800.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process."
Then "Use of AI Statement" etc. That's boilerplate? It's about interview policy; maybe we can drop as it's not substantive job description? The instruction says remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. The AI statement might be considered policy but not exactly EEO. Might be considered legal? Safer to drop.
Equal Opportunity Statement also drop.
Thus we keep: intro, group/division, what you'll do, key responsibilities, preferred qualifications, minimum qualifications, about KLA, total rewards (pay and benefits). Also location maybe part of pay section.
We need sections: About the role (maybe combine intro + group/division + what you'll do?). Could have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe combine preferred and minimum?), Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we should only include sections with real content.
We have responsibilities (key responsibilities). We have qualifications (preferred and minimum). We have skills maybe implied but not explicit separate list. Could combine qualifications and skills? The instruction: use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can choose which to include.
We have content for About the role (intro + group/division + what you'll do). Responsibilities (key responsibilities). Requirements (maybe we can put minimum qualifications). Qualifications (preferred qualifications). Skills maybe not separate; we could omit. Benefits (list of benefits). Pay (base pay range). Schedule not present, so omit.
We must not create sections with filler. So include About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Pay.
Now we need to format: About the role
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We must preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep details like specific equipment, tasks, etc.
Let's craft About the role paragraph(s):
Combine: "To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology. The KLA Services team consists of Service Sales, Marketing, Spares Supply Chain Management, Field Operations, Engineering, Product Training, Digital Solutions and Analytics, and Technical Product Support. Our services organization maximizes the value of our customers' KLA assets – with highly trained service and product support engineers providing installation services and 24/7 technical support and parts delivery through our extensive supply chain network. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. Perform hands-on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electronics at the PCB and board level to support KLA products throughout their lifecycle. This role requires strong technical capability in PCBA failure analysis, the ability to work through circuit-level problems with limited design documentation, and close collaboration with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver timely, high-quality repair solutions."
That seems fine.
Now Responsibilities: list each bullet from Key Responsibilities.
Let's extract them:
- Diagnose and troubleshoot defective PCBAs using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and related lab equipment
- Conduct PCBA design analysis (reverse engineering) to understand circuit intent and failure modes, building toward reverse engineering capability
- Troubleshoot PCBA issues with limited or no design documentation, applying critical thinking and systematic debugging techniques
- Perform board-level failure analysis on analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, working with senior engineers when issues span sub-system boundaries
- Support the development of board diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair plans — including contributing to approach definition, timeline estimation, and identification of technical dependencies
- Support engineering change orders (ECOs) with technical justification and cross-functional coordination
- Contribute to root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation, with increasing independence on moderate-complexity problems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, software, manufacturing, service, supply chain) to support issue resolution
- Support technical engagement with external vendors on issue resolution and repair readiness
- Develop and maintain engineering documentation including test procedures, troubleshooting guides, and repair records.
- Engage with suppliers to train them on board troubleshooting, repair execution trainings
- Communicate progress, findings, and risks clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Work effectively with junior and senior team members in a collaborative environment
- Travel for escalations as needed, primarily to Singapore and China
Now Preferred Qualifications bullet list:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline
- 7+ years of experience in electronics develop, sustaining engineering, or board‑level sub‑system support
- Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex board and sub‑system level issues
- Strong expertise in analog and digital circuit design principles and hands‑on PCBA troubleshooting
- Proven experience driving root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and ECO execution
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams
Minimum Qualifications: "Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5years; or equivalent work experience"
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- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. This is a requirement list; we could treat as list items: Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5years; or equivalent work experience. Could split into three items.
Now About KLA paragraph: "We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us."
Now Benefits: list from total rewards: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Also mention performance incentive programs eligibility.
We should keep all.
Now Pay: Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $172,800.00 Annually. Also mention primary location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA. Could include location in Pay section or separate? Since we have no Schedule, we could include location in Pay paragraph.
We must not repeat job title. No mention of Job ID.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience
- Bachelor's Level Degree and 5 years related work experience
- Equivalent work experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline
- 7+ years of experience in electronics develop, sustaining engineering, or board‑level sub‑system support
- Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex board and sub‑system level issues
- Strong expertise in analog and digital circuit design principles and hands‑on PCBA troubleshooting
- Proven experience driving root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and ECO execution
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits
- 401(K) including company matching
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
- Student debt assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Development and career growth opportunities and programs
- Financial planning benefits
- Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid time off and paid company holidays
- Family care and bonding leave
- Performance incentive programs eligibility
Pay
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. This is a requirement list; we could treat as list items: Master's Level Degree and 3 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5years; or equivalent work experience. Could split into three items.
Now About KLA paragraph: "We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us."
Now Benefits: list from total rewards: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Also mention performance incentive programs eligibility.
We should keep all.
Now Pay: Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $172,800.00 Annually. Also mention primary location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA. Could include location in Pay section or separate? Since we have no Schedule, we could include location in Pay paragraph.
We must not repeat job title. No mention of Job ID.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
- each? It's a single sentence with options. Could keep as