Precision Manufacturing Engineer – Semiconductor Equipment & NPI

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production, introduction, and continuous improvement of semiconductor capital equipment. This role collaborates across engineering, operations, suppliers, and field teams to resolve complex challenges and drive operational excellence.

You will lead root cause investigations, develop manufacturing processes, analyze data, and support NPI and design changes. Travel up to 25% domestically/internationally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production engineering, NPI, or operations.
• Experience with optical, mechatronic, or other precision industrial equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing, quality, and reliability data.
• Experience in cross-functional, fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing, supplier, and field-related issues.
• Drive cross-functional efforts with Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, and Test Engineering teams to improve product performance, reliability, quality, and manufacturability.
• Perform failure analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting on complex electromechanical, optical, and motion control systems.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, BOM structures, and production methods.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends and implement CAPAs.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, design transfers, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with external suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to cross-functional teams, leadership, and customers.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Mechatronics

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Doctorate (Academic) degree equivalent

Job description

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production, introduction, and continuous improvement of semiconductor capital equipment. This role collaborates across engineering, operations, suppliers, and field teams to resolve complex challenges and drive operational excellence.

You will lead root cause investigations, develop manufacturing processes, analyze data, and support NPI and design changes. Travel up to 25% domestically/internationally.