Electrical NPI Engineer

kla; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electrical NPI Engineer to lead the design and development of cutting-edge semiconductor inspection equipment. In this dynamic role, you will oversee NPI deliverables, collaborate with global teams, and drive innovations from concept to production. Your expertise will be crucial in enhancing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and invests heavily in research and development, providing an exciting environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of technology. If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for engineering, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(K) with Company Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Family Care Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics required.
• 5+ years of experience in NPI roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for NPI deliverables from concept to production.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve critical problems and improve processes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Mechanical Engineering

Optical Engineering

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Physics

5+ years in NPI role

Tools

3D CAD Software (ProE/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.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key responsibilities and skills:

• Responsible for NPI deliverables at electrical/electro-mechanical sub-system/component level, from concept design to volume production release.
• Key participant in the design and development process; Propose new ideas and improvements, determine and review requirements, and drives crucial program decisions. Experiencing, contributing to, and owning components in the critical PLC process.
• Build, align, and test electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies for design validation and assembly procedure development.
• Generate and release the product Bill of Material (BOM) and work with technical writers to provide valuable input to generate assembly, integration, and test procedures.
• Drive the development of the alignment/test tooling and packaging that are required to build and ship assemblies from our vendors to our manufacturing facility and the field.
• Work with design engineers to manage and coordinate prototype material.
• Support the field service team by coordinating the assembly, testing, shipment, and release of spare parts and field replaceable assemblies.
• Create, review, and submit engineering change orders (ECOs) to resolve design issues and improve manufacturability/serviceability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with new designs and prototypes through assembly, testing, and system integration in a cleanroom environment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and field service teams to resolve critical problems and implement continuous improvement projects (CIPs) to achieve cycle time, cost, and yield targets.
• Possess strong communication skills and make decisions based on data.
• Motivated self-starter who is fast-learning, capable of working independently, and can effectively coordinate with a globally distributed team.

Minimum Qualifications

Electrical NPI Engineer minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechatronics, mechanical, optical, industrial, or manufacturing) or physics or related technical field, or more than 5 years of demonstrated ability in the NPI role.
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with electrical/electrical-mechanical sub-systems, PCAs, power supplies, cable assy/harnesses, motors components involved in the design and development of optical-based, semiconductor inspection equipment or equivalent.
• Experience with building and testing electrical, electrical-mechanical sub-systems is desirable.
• Thorough, detail-oriented with good troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with Semiconductor Capital Equipment a plus.
• Familiarity using 3D CAD software, preferably ProE/CREO a plus.

Base Pay Range: $92,400.00 - $157,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

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, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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