Manufacturing Systems Engineer
About The Position
KLA is seeking an engineer to support the manufacturing, integration, and continuous improvement of complex semiconductor capital equipment. The position works closely with Systems, Mechanical, Optics, Software, and Manufacturing teams to support new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement projects, manufacturing readiness, and production issue resolution. It is a hands-on role focused on hardware, technical problem-solving on the manufacturing floor, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and using data to improve how sophisticated systems are built and tested. The engineer will help transition new designs into repeatable manufacturing processes, develop and maintain manufacturing methods and documentation, troubleshoot build and test issues, and use analysis to identify and address manufacturing and product problems. The role also supports cost estimates, manufacturing data analysis, BOMs, drawing updates, and quality and efficiency improvements. It supports global engineering and manufacturing teams in the U.S., Europe, and Asia and requires up to 15% domestic and international travel. The role requires a bachelor's or master's degree in a related technical field and hands-on experience supporting manufacturing, integration, assembly, testing, or troubleshooting of complex equipment or electromechanical systems. The posting's minimum qualifications specify a doctorate with 0 years of related experience, a master's degree with 3 years, or a bachelor's degree with 5 years. The listed base pay range is $106,700–$181,400 annually. 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, 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 or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Optics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on engineering experience supporting the manufacturing, integration, assembly, testing, or troubleshooting of complex equipment or electromechanical systems.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with root cause analysis, failure analysis, corrective action, and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Experience working with manufacturing data, statistical analysis, or process control methods.
- Exposure to Python, scripting, data analytics, or automation tools used to improve engineering or manufacturing workflows.
- Strong interest in working directly with hardware and solving problems in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Minimum qualifications: doctorate (academic) and 0 years of related work experience; master's degree and 3 years of related work experience; or bachelor's degree and 5 years of related work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, scientific instrumentation, precision equipment, or other highly complex systems.
- Exposure to optics, optical assemblies, or opto-mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with equipment operating in a Linux-based environment.
- Experience with MES, manufacturing databases, SPC, or similar manufacturing systems.
- Understanding of DfM, NPI, configuration management, or manufacturing process development.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing and NPI activities for complex capital equipment, helping transition new designs into repeatable manufacturing processes.
- Partner with Systems, Mechanical, Optics, Software, and Manufacturing Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve build, integration, and test issues.
- Develop and maintain best known methods (BKMs), manufacturing procedures, and work instructions for parts, subassemblies, and final system assembly.
- Apply Design for Manufacturability (DfM) principles and provide feedback to engineering teams to improve product quality, manufacturability, and serviceability.
- Work closely with technicians to troubleshoot technical issues and develop plans for resolution.
- Perform failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action for manufacturing and product issues.
- Analyze manufacturing and test data using MES or similar systems, statistical methods, and process control techniques to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Use Python or similar scripting and data-analysis tools to automate data extraction, analysis, reporting, or manufacturing workflows.
- Support manufacturing cost estimates, time standards, tooling requirements, and process improvements for new and existing products.
- Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics and make basic updates to models or drawings using CAD tools.
- Participate in cross-functional problem-solving involving optical and opto-mechanical systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve incoming material quality, manufacturing efficiency, and overall product quality.
- Support global engineering and manufacturing teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, 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 and 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
Mid Level
