Manufacturing Design Engineer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Milpitas, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Engineering design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
- Solid understanding of fabrication processes (frame/rack, precision machinery, sheet metal, machined parts).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex data.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and basic project planning.
- Exposure to optical, electromechanical, or motion control systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of Matlab, JMP, LabVIEW, or scripting languages (Python) is a bonus.
- Comfortable presenting technical information and collaborating across teams.
- Master's Level Degree or work experience of 0 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 1 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
- Total Rewards
- 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
- 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 t
- 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 p
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Full description
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.
Manufacturing Design Engineer – Take Your Expertise to the Next Level
Ready to leverage your experience and make a bigger impact? As a Manufacturing Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in improving processes, introducing new products, and solving complex challenges in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Drive solutions for manufacturing issues and continuous improvement projects.
- Collaborate with production teams to develop actionable plans and implement corrective measures.
- Lead cross-functional efforts to address product-level challenges using proven problem-solving methods like 7-Step and 8D.
- Develop and refine manufacturing processes, operation sequences, and tooling requirements for new and existing product lines.
- Configure Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure alignment with factory needs.
- Perform failure analysis and implement corrective actions to enhance reliability.
- Interpret and update design drawings and models using CAD tools; apply mechanical considerations such as thermal and airflow analysis.
- Analyze manufacturing data using MES tools and statistical process control to drive design and process improvements.
- Support project planning with Gantt charts and milestone tracking.
- Travel opportunities (up to 25%) to collaborate with teams globally.
What We’re Looking For
- 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or related fields.
- Solid understanding of fabrication processes (frame/rack, precision machinery, sheet metal, machined parts).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret complex data.
- Familiarity with CAD tools and basic project planning.
- Exposure to optical, electromechanical, or motion control systems is a plus.