NPI Engineer

KLA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rewards package

Inclusive environment

Job summary

KLA is seeking an NPI Engineer to support production transfer of new products at our Singapore site. You will act as the on-site engineering representative, coordinating with hardware design, supply chain, and operations to ensure fast, smooth ramp and production readiness.

You will manage BOM readiness, ECOs, and documentation, provide hands-on support during proto builds, and collaborate with MDE to drive process improvements. Travel to Israel, UK, and US may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or transfer to production.
• Strong BOM management and product configuration knowledge.
• Experience with PLM systems (Enovia – Advantage).
• Proficient in CAD modeling (Creo) and analyzing mechanical assemblies.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel to Israel, UK & US on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• NPI engineer on-site acts as the engineering representative on the production site.
• Bridge between HW engineering and Singapore operations enabling rapid decisions and shorter feedback loops.
• Ensure readiness of BOMs, procedures, tools and documentation for production release.
• Provide hands-on support during prototype builds and FAI.
• Collaborate with MDE to define, validate and improve production processes.
• Document production processes and participate in actual builds.
• Manage ECOs and drive ECO implementation on the production line.
• Participate in design for DfX: Service, Production and Operation.
• Train the manufacturing engineer.
• Travel to Israel, UK & US to work with designers and NPI team.

Skills

NPI experience

BOM management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong English communication

Education

B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Enovia – Advantage

Creo

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.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• NPI engineer in production site serve as the engineering representative on‑site, acting as “NPI eyes and hands” in production to ensure fast, efficient and high‑quality transition of new products from development to manufacturing.


• Bridge between HW engineering teams located outside Singapore and manufacturing operations (Singapore) by enabling rapid decision making and shortening feedback loops of NPI and sustaining activities.


• Work closely with Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE), Supply chain and operations teams, ensuring production readiness to ramp.


• Ensure readiness of BOMs, procedures, tools and documentation for production release.


• Provide hands‑on support during prototype builds and FAI.


• Collaborate with MDE to define, validate and improve production processes.


• Document production processes done on site while taking part in actual builds.


• Bill of Material (BOM) definition -working tightly with the Operations teams: Sync with the Supply chain, Manufacturing Design Engineering and Buyers teams to meet procurement needs.


• Bill of Material (BOM) completeness and correctness verification during proto builds.


• Engineering Change Order (ECO) management.


• Drive and follow up on ECO implementation and validation on the production line.


• Participate in design for DfX: Service, Production and Operation.


• Management product testing methodology and required equipment.


• Collaborate with the Service team in managing New Product service requirements -defining FRUs (Field Replacement Units), packaging & shipment requirements.


• Provide training to the manufacturing engineer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in semiconductor or complex system manufacturing


• Experience working with global teams (remote collaboration)


• Hands‑on experience in production line support and ramp‑up

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in NPI, manufacturing engineering, or transfer to production


• Strong understanding of BOM management, product configuration, and documentation control.


• Experience with PLM systems (e.g., Enovia – Advantage)


• Experience working with CAD modeling tools (e.g., Creo), including ability to review and analyze mechanical assemblies


• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal)


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment


• Be able to travel to Israel, UK &U to work with the designers and Israel NPI team on a regular basis.


• Minimum Qualifications B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)

Benefits & Perks:

• 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.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer