Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical/Systems)

KLA; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan including company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA in Totowa, New Jersey seeks an Electrical Engineer with strong manufacturing and design skills to support production, testing, and fixture development. You will collaborate with suppliers, troubleshoot complex system-level issues, and help drive improvements across PCBs, harnesses, and enclosures.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (or Bachelor’s with relevant experience) and can manage multiple projects while traveling up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with related experience required (2 years).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot system-level production issues and conduct failure analyses.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve component and yield problems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues with team members.
• Design cables/harnesses and work with subcomponents and pricing.
• Test PCB boards and electrical enclosures; debug as needed.
• Design fixtures to support production and maintain BOMs.
• Document assembly instructions and engineering changes.
• Manage multiple projects with timelines and independence.
• Know-how in PC/server builds, HW setups, or BIOS configurations.
• Work with RS232, Ethernet, and ECAT protocols.
• Utilize lab equipment: DVM, Megger, network analyzer, oscilloscope.
• Familiar with PCB layout tools (OrCAD, Deep Trace, Altium).

Skills

Troubleshooting

Failure analysis

Supplier management

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

PCB testing

Lab instrumentation

Communication protocols

Hardware design knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Catia

OrCAD

Altium

Cirris

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Skilled in troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for system-level challenges in a production environment. Conduct failure analysis reports and investigations.
• Work with suppliers to resolve component/yield/part problems in a timely manner and assist purchasing teams in driving supplier quality improvements and cost reductions efforts.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve assembly issues efficiently.
• Proven experience in: Designing cables/harnesses. Experience with subcomponents and pricing.
• PCB board/electrical enclosures testing and debugging.
• Designing and developing fixtures to support production
• BOM structuring for multidisciplinary products, submitting, and managing engineering change orders
• Procedure writing to document assembly instructions production processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain project timelines and work independently.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in two or more of the following areas: PC/server build and configuration, HW setups, BIOS configuration.
• Communication protocols like RS232, Ethernet, and ECAT.
• Lab equipment: DVM, Megger insulation tester, network analyzer, oscilloscope.
• ICT fixture design or knowing how to write requirements for PCB board testing.
• PCB layout programs (OrCad, Deep trace, Altium)
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10% travel to support customers worldwide.

Technical Skills:

• Manufacturing Software: SAP ERP, Autodesk AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Catia, OrCAD, AutoCAD, any harness design software, Cirris.
• Production Planning Tools: Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), MRP II, Kanban systems, Gantt charts.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Microsoft Excel (Advanced), SQL (Intermediate), Power BI (Intermediate), VBA Macros.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge or previous exposure to ISO 9001, Six Sigma (Green Belt), Lean Manufacturing principles, OSHA standards, EPA regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 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. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa-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.

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.