Manufacturing Design Engineer
About The Position
KLA is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Design Engineer to support the manufacturing, integration, and lifecycle of complex semiconductor inspection equipment. The role collaborates with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Support, Field Service, Supply Chain, Quality, and suppliers to troubleshoot technical issues, support new product introductions and engineering changes, and improve product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability. It is suited to an early-career engineer interested in working directly with complex hardware, solving technical problems, analyzing data, and learning how sophisticated systems are built, tested, and supported throughout the product lifecycle. The position supports products from introduction and qualification through ongoing manufacturing, and contributes to test development, documentation, data analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The role is based in Milpitas, California. KLA’s total rewards package may include performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and voluntary insurance, 401(k) with company matching, employee stock purchase program, student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, development and career growth programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits, paid time off, paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; alternatively, a master’s degree without experience or equivalent work experience.
- Approximately 2 years of related engineering, manufacturing, integration, test, or technical experience; the posting also states a minimum of 2 years for a bachelor’s degree, or a master’s degree without experience, or equivalent work experience.
- Working knowledge in one or more areas such as electrical systems, computer hardware, networking, imaging systems, or electromechanical equipment.
- Ability to perform structured troubleshooting, analyze technical problems, and clearly document findings.
- Experience reading and interpreting technical documentation, schematics, drawings, or system documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and technical teams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting complex electromechanical equipment, semiconductor capital equipment, scientific instrumentation, automation equipment, or other technically sophisticated systems.
- Exposure to system integration, manufacturing test, product qualification, or troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting engineering changes, component obsolescence, replacement-part qualification, or product lifecycle activities.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective action, 8D, or similar structured problem-solving methods.
- Experience analyzing manufacturing or test data to identify trends and improve product performance.
- Exposure to computer hardware, networking, imaging systems, diagnostic equipment, or automated test equipment.
Responsibilities
- Support the introduction, integration, qualification, and ongoing manufacturing of new and existing products.
- Troubleshoot issues involving electrical systems, computer hardware, networking, imaging, and system integration.
- Participate in root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective actions for manufacturing and field issues.
- Support engineering changes, component obsolescence, replacement-part qualification, and product configuration updates.
- Assist in developing and executing test plans, qualification requirements, and acceptance criteria.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including build procedures, test instructions, troubleshooting guides, and system configuration documentation.
- Support manufacturing test equipment, diagnostic tools, computing platforms, and related infrastructure.
- Analyze manufacturing, test, and failure data to identify recurring issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Work directly with manufacturing technicians to troubleshoot equipment and resolve production issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical and manufacturing challenges.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on product quality, reliability, cost, cycle time, and serviceability.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate findings and recommendations to engineering and manufacturing partners.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and other voluntary benefits
- 401(k) with 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
- Paid company holidays
- Family care and bonding leave
- Performance incentive programs may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
