System Design Engineer – Advanced Semiconductor Systems

KLATencor Corporation; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KLATencor Corporation in Ann Arbor seeks a systems engineer to advance high‑throughput inspection platforms for semiconductor manufacturing. You will design and develop multi‑disciplinary systems across optical, mechanical, electrical, controls, and software domains.

You will lead integration, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis from prototype to production, mentor junior engineers, and drive program execution with cross‑functional teams and regular status updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of multi-disciplinary systems and features.
• Planning and testing system for performance, troubleshooting and support for better performance, manufacturability and serviceability.
• Define system‑level requirements, subsystem interfaces, and technical tradeoffs across optical, mechanical, electrical, controls, and software domains.
• Lead integration, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions from prototype through production and field escalation support.
• Hands on development in a lab or an actual HW.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to requirements traceability, technical reviews, and roadmap planning.
• Lead system and subsystem integration, testing, and characterization activities.
• Define and maintain specifications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Deliver structured training to Manufacturing Engineers and NPI Engineers.
• Maintain up‑to‑date product knowledge through regular trainings, including sessions at KLA headquarters.
• Coordinate project activities by actively aligning with stakeholders and perform system level tasks.
• Work with functional groups to define and review designs.
• Work with marketing and engineering teams to define system architecture Support manufacturing and field service teams with optics‑and system‑related escalations.
• Resolve technical conflicts, set priorities in line with program objectives, and elevate topics when required.
• Drive programs and projects with KLA PLC rigor
• Provide regular status updates to management through weekly reports and live presentations, ensuring transparency on progress, changes, and risks.
• Ensure alignment with defined group strategies and roadmaps.
• Conduct periodic reviews to evaluate progress and adjust plans as necessary.
• Act as a driver for new ideas, methods, and ways of working in a fast‑evolving and highly competitive industry.
• Assess, evaluate risks, and drive projects forward with an eye for critical path Communicate cross‑functionally with a diverse team including engineering, marketing, manufacturing, and service to drive execution Lead, encourage, empower, and influence team members to achi

Job description

KLATencor Corporation in Ann Arbor seeks a systems engineer to advance high‑throughput inspection platforms for semiconductor manufacturing. You will design and develop multi‑disciplinary systems across optical, mechanical, electrical, controls, and software domains.

You will lead integration, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis from prototype to production, mentor junior engineers, and drive program execution with cross‑functional teams and regular status updates.