High Performance Computing Hardware / Systems Engineer

HPC Hardware & Rack Engineering 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. Location Primary Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA. Responsibilities Design, assemble, and integrate rack‑level HPC systems, including compute, storage, networking, power distribution, and cooling. Perform hands‑on server bring‑up, component installation, cable routing, labeling, and rack documentation. Evaluate and select HPC components (CPUs, GPUs, memory, NICs, storage, PCIe cards) based on performance, reliability, and cost. Partner with vendors and internal teams on BOM definition, hardware qualification, and lifecycle management (NPI, sustaining, and EOL transitions). Configure and manage systems using IPMI/BMC tools for remote access, monitoring, firmware updates, and diagnostics. Configure, validate, and document BIOS, firmware, and BMC settings. Debug hardware issues across power, thermals, PCIe, memory, storage, and interconnects. Install, configure, and maintain Linux OS environments for HPC systems (e.g., SUSE, Rocky). Tune OS settings for HPC workloads (CPU pinning, memory, I/O, networking). Collaborate with software teams to ensure hardware platforms meet application and algorithm requirements. Work with high‑speed networking technologies (Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCE) and integrate high‑bandwidth NICs, switches, and cabling at rack scale. Support local and shared storage solutions (NVMe, DAS, RAID, NFS/SMB). Participate in system validation, stress testing, and reliability characterization; perform root‑cause analysis for field and lab issues. Develop and maintain system documentation, rack layouts, and bring‑up procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience (or equivalent education and experience). 5+ years of experience with HPC hardware systems or large‑scale compute platforms. Strong hands‑on experience with server assembly and rack integration; CPUs, GPUs, memory, PCIe, NICs, and storage devices. Experience with IPMI/BMC and out‑of‑band management. Linux system administration in HPC or server environments. Solid understanding of system‑level characteristics (performance, thermals, power, reliability). Ability to debug issues spanning hardware, firmware, OS, and system configuration. Preferred: experience with rack‑scale system design in production or lab environments. Familiarity with HPC networking (100G/200G/400G Ethernet, InfiniBand). Experience with GPU‑accelerated HPC systems. Exposure to HPC software stacks, workload characteristics, and performance tuning. Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or inspection systems is a plus. Minimum qualification levels: Doctorate (0 years of experience), Master’s (3 years of experience), Bachelor’s (5 years of experience). Benefits Competitive base pay range: $105,900.00–$180,000.00 annually. Health, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits. 401(K) with company match and employee stock purchase program. Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase program. Paid time off, holidays, and family care leave. Employee assistance program and wellness benefits. Additional benefits tailored to location and role. EEO Statement 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. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview or employment. Contact talent.acquisition@kla.com for accommodation requests. The company follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews. If in doubt about legitimacy, confirm with talent.acquisition@kla.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr