Sr. Global Electrical Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Job Title
Lead Electrical Engineer
Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:
- Lead and evolve global electrical engineering standards, specifications, and design guidelines across a diverse facilities portfolio.
- Review electrical designs for capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and critical facility improvements to support consistency, quality, and compliance.
- Guide technical strategy for power distribution, UPS, generators, transfer systems, and other critical power infrastructure.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve resiliency, operational readiness, and long-term facility performance.
- Support renewable energy and electrification initiatives, including solar, battery storage, EV charging, and utility coordination where relevant.
- Translate technical requirements into clear standards, design guidance, and executive-ready summaries.
- Experience with renewable energy systems such as solar, battery storage, EV infrastructure, or utility interconnection.
- Experience supporting highly reliable environments such as semiconductor, life sciences, data center, manufacturing, or similar facilities.
- Familiarity with facilities data platforms, asset management systems, or BIM/CAD tools used in electrical design and operations.
- Experience working across global sites or multicultural teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
- Minimum eight (8) years of experience in electrical engineering with direct responsibility for power distribution and critical power systems in complex facilities environments.
- Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, backup power infrastructure, and electrical design review.
- Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and standards, such as NEC, NFPA, IEEE, IEC, and local regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work effectively across regions, functions, and time zones while building strong partnerships with technical and business stakeholders.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document standards and explain technical decisions to varied audiences.
$ - $ 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.
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