Manufacturing Systems Engineer Optics

To make electronics you need chips wafers transistors reticles and... To make these you must see test and manufacture them at scalefaster and better than ever before. Thats where KLA comes in. Whether youre early in your career or an experienced professional youll solve complex challenges work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

KLA has manufacturing sites worldwide. The Global Operations (GOPS) team comprised of Manufacturing Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Engineering Installation and Quality builds our leading-edge technology. GOPS partners with KLAs global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products working continuously to build better faster and more cost-efficient solutions.

What Youll Do

In this role you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Design Engineer II you will support manufacturing operations new product introduction (NPI) activities and continuous improvement initiatives for sophisticated optical inspection systems. Working alongside experienced engineers you will help ensure products are manufacturable reliable and scalable while supporting the transition of new technologies into production.

This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong technical foundation who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing operations and NPI activities for advanced optical inspection systems.
• Assist in the integration assembly and qualification of precision optical and opto-mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with Systems Optics Software and Manufacturing Engineering teams to investigate and resolve production issues.
• Analyze manufacturing data and support process improvement efforts using statistical methods and data-driven problem solving.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities to improve product quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation work instructions and best-known methods.
• Support design for manufacturability (DfM) initiatives and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Assist with bill of material (BOM) creation engineering change implementation and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Interpret engineering drawings schematics and CAD models to support manufacturing and troubleshooting activities.
• Work with suppliers and internal quality teams to address material and component quality issues.
• Support cross-functional projects focused on yield improvement cost reduction quality enhancement and cycle-time reduction.
• Travel up to 15-20% as required to support suppliers manufacturing sites or business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Optical Engineering Physics Manufacturing Engineering Systems Engineering or a related technical field.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing NPI product engineering optics or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and schematics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to semiconductor equipment optics imaging systems precision manufacturing or high-tech capital equipment.
• Experience with statistical analysis data analysis tools or manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Familiarity with Python MATLAB or similar scripting/programming languages.
• Understanding of optical alignment metrology or opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working with CAD tools such as SolidWorks Creo or NX.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across global engineering organizations.

What Success Looks Like

• Quickly becomes proficient with BBP products and manufacturing processes.
• Resolves manufacturing issues with guidance from senior engineers.
• Contributes to process improvements that enhance product quality manufacturability and efficiency.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships and effectively supports NPI and sustaining manufacturing activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Level Degree and 1 years related work experience; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools metrology systems process solutions and computational analytics that make electronics possible tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $83400.00 - $122333.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLAs 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. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Use of AI Statement

At KLA our interviews seek to understand your individual skills problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation the use of AI recording tools or other technologies to generate suggest or provide responses during interviewswhether virtual or in personis not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI and we value candidates who share this mindset.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 or at 1- to request accommodation.

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