Electrical Systems Design Engineer for Manufacturing Excellence

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) – Electrical Systems to lead electrical and electromechanical subsystems across the product lifecycle, ensuring reliable production support and successful product launches.

You will drive ECOs, qualify components, and collaborate with Design, Materials, Suppliers, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency while delivering exceptional results for our customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PCB design, manufacturing, and qualification.
• Experience developing electrical subsystem and system-level test plans.
• Proficiency with schematic capture and electrical design tools (e.g., OrCAD or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience using electrical test and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Materials, Design Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to support cost reduction, transfers, and operational engineering.
• Evaluate, select, and qualify replacement electrical components for EOL and obsolescence management.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to approve component substitutions through waiver processes.
• Develop qualification plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for new components and assemblies.
• Perform testing and qualification to ensure performance and reliability requirements.
• Support incoming material quality improvement initiatives with suppliers to refine inspection criteria.
• Generate and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and training materials.
• Solve complex electrical issues and provide corrective actions to production and service teams.
• Coordinate ECOs, BOM updates, and test data within quality systems.
• Present updates and risks during project evaluations and meetings.

Skills

PCB design

DFM principles

Schematic capture

Electrical test

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

LabVIEW

Job description

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) – Electrical Systems to lead electrical and electromechanical subsystems across the product lifecycle, ensuring reliable production support and successful product launches.

You will drive ECOs, qualify components, and collaborate with Design, Materials, Suppliers, Quality, and Manufacturing to improve quality, reliability, and efficiency while delivering exceptional results for our customers.