Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical/Systems)

KLA-Belgium; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(K) including company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Wellness benefits

Job summary

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. This role focuses on troubleshooting and resolving production-level challenges, performing failure analyses, and collaborating with suppliers to improve quality and reduce costs.

The position requires robust knowledge in electrical engineering, PCB testing, and fixture development, with travel up to 10% to support customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Modeling, testing, and debugging of PCB/electrical enclosures.
• Experience with design for production and fixture development.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot system-level challenges in a production environment.
• Conduct failure analysis reports and investigations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve component and yield issues.
• Assist purchasing in driving supplier quality improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Doctorate (Academic) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

AutoCAD

OrCAD

Cirris

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.

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

• 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 Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.

Base Pay Range: $96,000.00 - $163,200.00 Annually Primary 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.

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.