Manufacturing Design Engineer (Front End)

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

Job summary

KLA Corporation in Singapore seeks a Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering graduate to join our Global Operations (GOPS). You will play a key role in advancing priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Responsibilities include solving front-end issues on optical wafer inspection tools, developing product specifications from system requirements, and championing technical solutions through product development and releases. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience preferred; strong technical knowledge welcomed for entry-level Masters.
• Ability to read technical drawings, understand BOMs, and use precision testing instruments.
• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills for technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Solve Front End issues on an optical wafer inspection tool.
• Develop product specifications based on system requirements.
• Involve in product development through release and champion technical solutions.
• Provide feedback on design changes by working with Development Engineering and creating ECOs.
• Provide fix support on field escalations requiring deep design know-how and assist beta testing at customer sites.
• Review marketing requirements and develop system-critical design specifications and test methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• Solve Front End issues on an optical wafer inspection tool
• Develop product specifications based on system requirement
• Involve in product development through release and will be expected to champion his/her technical solution
• Provide feedback on design changes by working closely with Development Engineering teams and creating ECO and documentation as needed
• Provide fix support on field escalations for analysis/resolution on any issue requiring in-depth design know-how on the product and support beta testing at customer sites
• Reviewing marketing requirements, develop system critical design specifications and design test methods

Requirements

• Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering or related fields with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Entry level Master's Degree candidates with strong technical knowledge meeting other requirements are welcomed.
• Ability to read technical drawings, understand BOMs, and use a variety of precision testing and measuring Instruments
• Must possess strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to support technical issues, set‑up experiments, and perform data analysis
• In-depth understanding of optical, mechanical, electrical, and software components involved in the design and development of optical-based, semiconductor inspection equipment or equivalent is a plus
• Expected to travel up to 25% of the time
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Level Degree (NCG)
• Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 1~3 years
• Master's Level Degree or work experience of 0 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.

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 interviews—whether virtual or in person is 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Recruiting Policy

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.