Manufacturing Design Engineer

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.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics, Electrical, Systems, or Mechanical engineering; preferably between 5 – 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Entry-level graduates with a Master’s Degree and above with strong and relevant academic knowledge are welcome.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in system-level troubleshooting.
• Experience with Fizeau/Interferometry systems, JMP analysis, vibration dampening and motion control systems analysis is advantageous.
• Possess strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to support technical issues, set up experiments, and perform data analysis.
• In-depth understanding of optical, mechanical, electrical, and software components involved in the design and development of optical-based semiconductor inspection equipment or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to read technical drawings, understand BOMs, and use a variety of precision testing and measuring instruments.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• A self-driven individual with a keen technical mind, positive attitude and strong team player.
• Expected to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree with 0 years related work experience; Master’s Degree with 3 years related work experience; Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years related work experience.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive, family-friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Equal Opportunity

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Important Notice

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