Manufacturing Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(K) including company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

KLA Milpitas is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Design Engineer to support the manufacturing, integration, and lifecycle of complex semiconductor inspection equipment. You will work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Support, Field Service, Supply Chain, Quality, and suppliers to troubleshoot issues and drive improvements.

You will develop test plans, create manufacturing procedures, and maintain documentation while analyzing data to identify trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics or related field.
• Approximately 2 years of related engineering, manufacturing, integration, test, or technical experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot, document findings, and read technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support introduction, integration, qualification, and ongoing manufacturing of products.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hardware, networking, imaging, and system integration issues.
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support engineering changes, obsolescence, part qualification, and configuration updates.
• Develop and execute test plans and qualification requirements.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and system configuration records.
• Support manufacturing test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to resolve challenges.
• Contribute to continuous improvement focused on quality, reliability, cost, and cycle time.

Skills

Structured troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Electrical systems

Computer hardware

Networking

Imaging systems

Electromechanical equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Related technical field

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. KLA is seeking a hands‑on Manufacturing Design Engineer to support the manufacturing, integration, and lifecycle of complex semiconductor inspection equipment. This role works closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Support, Field Service, Supply Chain, Quality, and suppliers to troubleshoot technical issues, support new product introductions and engineering changes, and improve product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.

Responsibilities

• Support the introduction, integration, qualification, and ongoing manufacturing of new and existing products.
• Troubleshoot issues involving electrical systems, computer hardware, networking, imaging, and system integration.
• Participate in root cause investigations and support implementation of corrective actions for manufacturing and field issues.
• Support engineering changes, component obsolescence, replacement-part qualification, and product configuration updates.
• Assist in developing and executing test plans, qualification requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including build procedures, test instructions, troubleshooting guides, and system configuration documentation.
• Support manufacturing test equipment, diagnostic tools, computing platforms, and related infrastructure.
• Analyze manufacturing, test, and failure data to identify recurring issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work directly with manufacturing technicians to troubleshoot equipment and resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams and suppliers to resolve technical and manufacturing challenges.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on product quality, reliability, cost, cycle time, and serviceability.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate findings and recommendations to engineering and manufacturing partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. Approximately 2 years of related engineering, manufacturing, integration, test, or technical experience. Working knowledge in one or more areas such as electrical systems, computer hardware, networking, imaging systems, or electromechanical equipment. Ability to perform structured troubleshooting, analyze technical problems, and clearly document findings. Experience reading and interpreting technical documentation, schematics, drawings, or system documentation. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, manufacturing, and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting complex electromechanical equipment, semiconductor capital equipment, scientific instrumentation, automation equipment, or other technically sophisticated systems. Exposure to system integration, manufacturing test, product qualification, or troubleshooting. Experience supporting engineering changes, component obsolescence, replacement‑part qualification, or product lifecycle activities. Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective action, 8D, or similar structured problem‑solving methods. Experience analyzing manufacturing or test data to identify trends and improve product performance. Exposure to computer hardware, networking, imaging systems, diagnostic equipment, or automated test equipment.

Why This Role Is Exciting

You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with complex semiconductor inspection equipment and develop experience across hardware, computing, networking, imaging, manufacturing, and system integration. Rather than working on a single component, you’ll help understand how multiple technologies come together in a sophisticated system while developing valuable experience in troubleshooting, NPI, manufacturing engineering, product qualification, and lifecycle support.

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. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $83,400.00 - $141,800.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• 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
• family care and bonding leave

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.