Company Overview
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Responsibilities- Participate in the technology transfer of advanced semiconductor metrology systems from R&D to Manufacturing (MFG).
- Support the development, industrialization, and manufacturability of complex multidisciplinary systems used in semiconductor metrology applications.
- Lead and manage manufacturing readiness activities, including build processes, production fixtures, test plans, work instructions, and training programs.
- Troubleshoot system and subsystem issues, perform root-cause analysis, and validate system performance, including optical alignment and calibration activities.
- Collaborate closely with System, Optics, Mechanical Engineering, and Software R&D teams to optimize product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) feedback and recommendations to product development teams.
- Drive prototype builds, process improvements, and manufacturing optimization initiatives throughout the product lifecycle.
- Support vendor and customer activities as needed, including up to 20% international travel.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or New Product Introduction (NPI) environment.
- Proficiency in CAD design tools such as CREO or SolidWorks.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing technologies, including machining, sheet metal fabrication, additive manufacturing (3D printing), and surface coatings.
- Proven experience in prototype assembly, testing, and design validation.
- Hands-on experience with precision and high-accuracy mechanical assemblies and mechanisms.
- Experience with multidisciplinary systems involving mechanical, optical, vacuum systems.
- Semiconductor industry experience is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of vacuum systems is an advantage.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management capabilities.
- Fluent in English with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or New Product Introduction environment
- Proficiency with CAD design tools such as CREO or SolidWorks
- Knowledge of machining, sheet metal fabrication, additive manufacturing, and surface coatings
- Experience with prototype assembly, testing, and design validation
- Hands-on experience with precision, high-accuracy mechanical assemblies and mechanisms
- Experience with multidisciplinary systems involving mechanical, optical, and vacuum systems
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Organizational, prioritization, and project management capabilities
- Fluent English with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Semiconductor industry experience
- Knowledge of vacuum systems
KLA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about KLA and has not been reviewed or approved by KLA.
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Retirement Support — U.S. programs include a formulaic 401(k) employer match with clearly described plan designs in company materials. Consistent plan structure and employer matching signal strong support for long‑term savings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — A broad base of employees is eligible for RSUs and can participate in an ESPP, extending ownership beyond executives. Company materials position equity as a core component of total compensation.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A quarterly profit‑sharing program and performance bonuses are outlined in filings, providing regular variable pay opportunities. These incentives complement base pay and equity to lift overall earnings in strong periods.
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What We Do
KLA develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
