NPI Systems Design Engineer — Prototype to Production

KLA-Belgium

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 136,300 - 231,700

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking an experienced hardware/NPI engineer to drive products from concept to production. You will ensure manufacturability, reliability, and scalable deployment for sensors used in semiconductor manufacturing.

You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate prototype-to-production builds, and implement DFx initiatives while mitigating risks and ensuring quality. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge hardware and collaboration with global suppliers and manufacturing

Qualifications

Doctorate, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
Experience with NPI, pilot builds, and manufacturing ramp-up.
Hands-on hardware development and productization experience.
Proven ability to take hardware designs from concept to manufacturing release.
Experience with lab equipment and working with global suppliers.
Understanding of regulatory and safety requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead NPI activities from prototype through production release.
Drive the transition of new products from engineering development into manufacturing.
Coordinate prototype, pilot, qualification, and production builds.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure production readiness and successful ramp-up.
Develop and implement build plans, validation activities, and manufacturing readiness reviews.
Support first-article builds, product qualifications, and production launches.
Drive Design for Excellence (DFx) initiatives, including manufacturability, assembly, testability, reliability, serviceability, quality, and cost.
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation plans throughout the product lifecycle.
Work with multi-functional teams to resolve issues discovered during builds and early production.
Support manufacturing test strategies and product validation efforts.
Improve yield, quality, and production efficiency through data-driven problem solving.
Ensure manufacturing documentation is complete and ready for release of BOMs, work instructions, test procedures, etc.
Partner closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Suppliers.
Support supplier and contract manufacturer engagement during product development and ramp.
Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for product and manufacturing issues.
Communicate technical status, risks, and recommendations across multiple teams.