Manufacturing Engineer (Mechanical)

KLA; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(K) including company matching

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Family care and bonding leave

Job summary

KLA's Totowa, NJ site seeks a manufacturing/assembly engineer to advance production priorities in a fast-paced electronics environment. The role spans troubleshooting, BOM management, ECO processing, and fixture development with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Catia) and 2D drawings, contributing to faster, cost-effective manufacturing.

You will collaborate with suppliers to resolve component issues, write production procedures, and manage multiple projects while traveling up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or higher with related experience (as applicable).
• Master’s degree with related work experience of 3 years.
• Bachelor’s degree with related work experience of 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support system-level production challenges and conduct failure analyses.
• Manage BOM structuring and engineering change orders.
• Write procedures for assembly instructions and production processes.
• Support end-of-life/obsolete parts development or replacement.
• Design and develop fixtures using 3D CAD; model in 3D CAD and generate 2D drawings.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve component/yield issues and drive cost reductions.
• Coordinate multiple projects, maintain timelines, and work independently.
• Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Failure analysis

Production support

ECN management

Project coordination

Supplier collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Doctorate degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Autodesk AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Catia

OrCAD

Cirris

Harness design software

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.
• Proven minimum 4 years of experience in
• BOM structuring for multidisciplinary products, submitting, and managing engineering change orders
• Writing procedures to document assembly instructions and production processes
• Support development or replacement of end-of-life/obsolete mechanical parts
• Designing and developing fixtures to support production
  • 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing generation
  • Quotation, prototyping, integration, and testing
• Experience working 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.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintain project timelines and work independently.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 10% travel inside and outside US

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.

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

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: $96,000.00 - $140,800.00 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:

• performance incentive programs
• 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.

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.