Manufacturing Design Engineer - Electrical

KLA-Belgium; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support production builds, system integration, and manufacturing ramp activities. You will troubleshoot power supplies, wiring, and subsystems while developing manufacturing documentation.

You will collaborate with design, quality, supply chain, and test teams to drive yield improvements, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, integration, or sustaining engineering in high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of electronic subsystems, power electronics, and wiring systems.
• Experience with design reviews, FMEA, DVT and qualification testing.
• Understanding product lifecycle from concept to production and sustaining.
• Experience with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support production builds, system integration, and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Troubleshoot electronic and system-level issues involving power supplies and subsystems.
• Perform root cause analysis on failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and test engineering.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and test procedures.
• Support validation, qualification, and reliability testing of assemblies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Doctorate with 2+ years experience

Tools

FMEA

DVT

Qualification testing

Design reviews

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production builds, system integration, and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Troubleshoot electronic and system-level issues involving power supplies, electrical assemblies, wiring, and subsystems.
• Perform root cause analysis on manufacturing and field failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams to resolve product and process issues.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Support validation, qualification, and reliability testing of electronic assemblies and subsystems.
• Analyze production data to drive yield improvement, product reliability, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve component, assembly, and quality issues.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) throughout the sustaining phase of the product lifecycle.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturability, quality, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field with at least 5-6 years of experience, or Doctorate with at least 2 years of experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, integration, or sustaining engineering in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electronic subsystems, power electronics, power distribution, wiring systems, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with design reviews, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), design verification and validation (DVT), and qualification testing.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management from concept development through production release and sustaining.
• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment, industrial automation, or complex electromechanical systems is an advantage.

Desired Attributes

• Hands-on approach with strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package.
• We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Recruitment Process

KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.