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.
Tool Assembly & Integration
Support assembly, integration, calibration, and verification of MDE tools and subsystems.
Perform mechanical, optical, electrical, and electro-mechanical installations according to engineering documentation.
Execute system alignment procedures and support engineering experiments.
Verify system functionality and readiness before engineering releases.
Engineering Support
Work closely with MDE engineers to execute product development and improvement activities.
Assist in engineering investigations and root cause analysis.
Support prototype builds, engineering changes, and validation activities.
Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities.
Troubleshooting & Debug
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex system issues.
Collect, analyze, and document system data and test results.
Support failure analysis and corrective action implementation.
Drive issue resolution while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Testing & Validation
Execute engineering test plans and qualification procedures.
Perform subsystem and system-level functional testing.
Document test results and provide clear technical feedback.
Maintain traceability of engineering experiments and findings.
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities for improving build procedures, diagnostics, and manufacturing processes.
Support development of fixtures, tools, and automation solutions.
Contribute to yield improvement initiatives.
Assist in implementing best practices and standard work instructions.
Documentation
Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and reports.
Update engineering records and configuration documentation.
Ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Practical Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Optical Engineering) or equivalent technical certification.
Experience
2-5 years of hands-on technical experience in a manufacturing, semiconductor, precision equipment, or engineering environment.
Experience assembling and debugging complex electro-mechanical systems.
Experience supporting engineering projects and prototype systems.
Technical Skills
Mechanical assembly and troubleshooting.
Basic understanding of electrical systems and schematics.
Experience using diagnostic equipment and measurement tools.
Ability to read engineering drawings and procedures.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools and engineering documentation systems.
Experience with semiconductor equipment is a strong advantage.
Preferred Skills
Optical alignment experience.
Vacuum systems knowledge.
Motion control systems experience.
Statistical data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 8D, Fishbone, FMEA methodologies.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
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,…