Manufacturing Design Engineer

KLA • Milpitas, CA

13d

About The Position

Manufacturing Design Engineer – Take Your Expertise to the Next Level Ready to leverage your experience and make a bigger impact? As a Manufacturing Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in improving processes, introducing new products, and solving complex challenges in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
• Solid understanding of fabrication processes (frame/rack, precision machinery, sheet metal, machined parts).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex data.
• Familiarity with CAD tools and basic project planning.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to optical, electromechanical, or motion control systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Matlab, JMP, LabVIEW, or scripting languages (Python) is a bonus.
• Comfortable presenting technical information and collaborating across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive solutions for manufacturing issues and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production teams to develop actionable plans and implement corrective measures.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to address product-level challenges using proven problem-solving methods like 7-Step and 8D.
• Develop and refine manufacturing processes, operation sequences, and tooling requirements for new and existing product lines.
• Configure Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure alignment with factory needs.
• Perform failure analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance reliability.
• Interpret and update design drawings and models using CAD tools; apply mechanical considerations such as thermal and airflow analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing data using MES tools and statistical process control to drive design and process improvements.
• Support project planning with Gantt charts and milestone tracking.
• Travel opportunities (up to 25%) to collaborate with teams globally.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees