Manufacturing Engineer (Systems/Mechanical)

Base Pay Range : $80,100.00 - $136,200.00 Annually

Primary Location : USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

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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

In this role you will be working with the support manufacturing teams by solving their high priority problems, complete the actions assigned to fulfill the request raised by Field Engineering teams by out of box quality issues and resolve manufacturing issues quickly to meet the target build cycle time is met.

Job Duties, but not limited to :

Provide manufacturing engineering support for stage system level challenges. As technical owner, you will lead issues on manufacturing tool builds and make sure the problems are resolved.

• Improve tool build and quality by completing failure analysis of all issues seen internally and, in the field, EOL issues from our suppliers, and reliability concerns and improvement projects.
• Engineering Change Orders and management of test data entry and test specifications into our quality database platform.
• Interface closely with Design Engineering and act as a facilitator between Design and Manufacturing team by providing input in resolving current issues or to develop new products.
• Establish test strategies or manufacturing capabilities and collaborate with all internal stakeholders with tooling design and first article qualification.
• Monitor and system and subsystem performance through spec validation.
• Handle critical issues across various functional groups to improve reliability, testing, failure analysis, design, and supplier issues.
• Ensure MFG has all the tooling fixtures need to build the tool, if not develop new tooling / fixtures.
• Monitor all the issues occurring in systems / subsystem level and hold Development engineering accountable to resolve the issue.
• Support high priority field issues at customer site, travel if required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years or 5 years or relevant work experience.
• Education in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field of study is required.
• Proven skills and fundamental knowledge (Mechanical and system integration) to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Presentation skills to present and discuss technical and project related material.
• Ability to analyze and interpret sophisticated data.
• An effective communicator able to share technical information with multi-functional groups and provide executive level reports to management and customers.
• Results oriented and driven to excel. Agility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced program and respond quickly to field / internal issues.
• Natural curiosity, inventiveness, and an interest in making things work better.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following : 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us at [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.