NPI Mechanical Engineer - Kla

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

Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees.  KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings.  KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers.  If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.

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.

Description/Preferred 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

Experience with multidisciplinary systems involving mechanical, optical , vacuum systems 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. Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA . Please ensure that you have searched KLA’s Careers website for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.