Project Controls Engineer
KLA · Milpitas, CA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $96k–$141k
- Travel
- 20%
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at KLA (industrial) in Milpitas, CA. In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Base pay
- $96k–$141k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 20% travel
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How this role compares
Against 82 other live controls postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 22% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $124k–$179k, from 54 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 60%
- PLC 45%
- Python 40%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 37%
- Robotics 31%
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This plant: KLA in Milpitas
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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.
KLA is seeking a highly skilled Project Controls Engineer (PCE) with expertise in cost estimating, scheduling and cost control. The PCE will collaborate closely with the Corporate Facilities team, Contractors/Consultants, A/E firms, Regulatory Bodies, and various internal teams including Legal, Real Estate, Finance, Purchasing, and Insurance. The PCE will assist the Project Controls Manager (PCM) ownership of tracking cost, schedule, and contracts for all capital projects and will coordinate progress reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis with the Project Managers.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Manage cost, schedule, and contracts for all capital projects
- ◆Coordinate with the Global Workplace Services (GWS) team for progress reporting (Monthly Business Reviews, Project progress meetings, site walks and more.)
- ◆Issue project-level and portfolio-level reports
- ◆Support the GWS team in gathering project-level information for the Long-Range Plan
- ◆Liaise with corporate management to assist in obtaining project funding in FRAM (Facilities Resource Allocation Meeting)
- ◆Report on cost, schedule, risk, contracts, and issues for all global capital projects
- ◆Support Project Managers (PMs) during bid solicitation, tabulation, evaluation, and award
- ◆Management of Consultants/Contractors
Scope of Responsibility
- ◆Handle a broad range of projects varying in dollar value and complexity, from simple to complex manufacturing retrofit projects
- ◆Develop project funding documents with the project team
- ◆Assist in budget, schedule, change management, cost and schedule risk analysis, cash flow analysis, and developing historical cost data for benchmarking
- ◆Review and analyze engineering and contractor cost estimates, bids, change orders, invoices, labor rates, and physical engineering/construction progress
- ◆Budget, track, and control KLA costs as well as engineer/contractor costs
- ◆Onsite presence required at least 3 days per week; travel approximately 20%
Technical Ability
Requirements
- ✓Strong technical knowledge in construction, cost, and schedule management
- ✓Strong analytical skills for estimate analysis, bid evaluations, budget monitoring, cash flow analysis, risk analysis (Quantitative and Qualitative Risk modeling), and benchmarking project costs
- ✓Proficient in all types of estimating from conceptual through definitive construction estimates
- ✓Proficient in computer systems including MS Office, database programs, scheduling software, Excel spreadsheets.
- ✓Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. Masters preferred
- ✓Minimum Five (5) years of experience in commercial and industrial construction in project controls (Cost Control, Scheduling, and Estimating
- ✓Preferred experience in the microelectronic or pharmaceutical industry with knowledge of cleanrooms and process piping/MEP scope
- ✓Experience in other related industries is also acceptable
About KLA
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.
Total Rewards
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.
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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.
Group/Division
KLA's Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about advancing our business goals and company culture by building workplace environments that foster teamwork, innovation and productivity. GWS is responsible for site improvements to support business needs, promoting a secure work environment, regulation compliance, safety protocol implementation, emergency preparedness and risk mitigation.
Software Skills
- •Expert in Oracle Primavera Cloud, Primavera (P6) planning, Procore, Estimation software such as Timberline or similar, Excel, Visio, and other Office Tools, PowerBi.
