Systems Manufacturing Design Engineer

About the role

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll 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 KLA's global supply base and design engineering teams to develop new products, working continuously to build better, faster and more cost-efficient solutions.

What You'll Do

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

KLA is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) to join the BBP Final Integration Systems team. In this role, you will support the integration, calibration, qualification, troubleshooting, and manufacturing readiness of advanced semiconductor inspection systems. Working closely with Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Service, Quality, Supply Chain, and NPI teams, you will help ensure high-quality tool builds, resolve technical issues, and support the successful production and shipment of next-generation inspection platforms.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience in complex electromechanical systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and a passion for solving technical challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, calibration, qualification, and final verification of semiconductor inspection systems.
• Perform system bring-up, alignment, testing, and troubleshooting activities to meet manufacturing and product performance requirements.
• Investigate hardware, software, calibration, and system-level issues using structured root cause analysis methodologies.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop, implement, and validate corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing and field escalations through effective technical problem-solving.
• Analyze system performance data, diagnostic information, and manufacturing metrics to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce cycle time, and increase first-pass yield.
• Support the transfer of new products from engineering development into manufacturing.
• Evaluate manufacturability and provide feedback on product and process improvements.
• Create and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Software, Product Engineering, Service, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Support training efforts and share technical knowledge with technicians and manufacturing personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment, systems integration, manufacturing engineering, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware, software, and system-level issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor inspection, metrology, or lithography equipment.
• Knowledge of optical systems, precision motion control, sensors, robotics, vacuum systems, or precision alignment technologies.
• Experience supporting manufacturing escalations, product investigations, or field issue resolution.
• Familiarity with system calibration, qualification, and performance verification processes.
• Experience using statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to drive manufacturing performance.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, cycle-time reduction, and yield improvement initiatives.
• Minimum Qualifications

Additional information

Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $106,700.00 - $156,500.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's 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.
• 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.