Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical/Systems)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) including company matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Job summary

KLA is hiring in Totowa, NJ for a production/system engineering role focused on troubleshooting and sustaining complex manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with suppliers, support component quality, and design fixtures to enable efficient production.

The role requires electrical engineering credentials, experience with PCB testing and BOM management, and up to 10% travel. Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum qualifications include Doctorate (Academic) or Master’s with 3 years of related work or Bachelor’s with 5 years of related work.
• Experience with ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing principles and OSHA/EPA basics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support system-level challenges in a production environment.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve component/yield/part issues.
• Assist purchasing and drive supplier quality improvements and cost reductions.
• Design cables/harnesses and develop fixtures to support production.
• Create and manage BOMs and ECOs; document assembly processes.
• Travel up to 10% to support customers worldwide.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Supplier coordination

PCB testing

Fixture development

BOM management

Cabling design

System level debugging

PC/server configurations

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

SAP ERP

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Catia

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.

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

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

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

Benefits

• 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.