Senior NPI & Manufacturing Transfer Engineer

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 20%

Job summary

KLA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Milpitas, CA to lead New Product Introduction and manufacturing transfer activities for advanced eBeam systems. You will coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Global Operations to ensure smooth transitions from development to production.

The role requires strong systems-level knowledge, excellent problem-solving, and the ability to drive complex programs with autonomy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering or related fields.
• Strong systems-level understanding of complex electromechanical products and manufacturing processes.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI and manufacturing transfer programs from engineering development through production release.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and Program teams to develop beta and pilot build plans for new eBeam products.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure product designs, BOMs, and configurations are production-ready during early development phases.
• Participate in technical design reviews to improve manufacturability, optimize cost, and drive operational readiness.
• Work with Supply Chain and external partners on supplier selection, outsourcing strategies, cost analysis, and RFQ activities.
• Manage engineering materials, prototype hardware, tooling, and critical components for development and field upgrades.
• Drive ECOs and design updates across manufacturing sites and suppliers.
• Develop and execute complex project plans across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Analyze technical and operational data to identify process improvements and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Provide DFM recommendations to improve quality and scalability.
• Develop and improve system integration, testing, and validation processes.
• Support field escalations, beta site activities, and customer installations requiring deep product knowledge.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Data-driven problem solving

Project management

Education

Advanced degree in Physics / Electrical / Mechanical / Systems Engineering

Job description

KLA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Milpitas, CA to lead New Product Introduction and manufacturing transfer activities for advanced eBeam systems. You will coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Global Operations to ensure smooth transitions from development to production.

The role requires strong systems-level knowledge, excellent problem-solving, and the ability to drive complex programs with autonomy in a fast-paced environment.