Manufacturing Design Engineer - Semiconductor Inspection Systems

About the role

KLA is looking for a Manufacturing Design Engineer (MDE) to join its BBP Final Integration Systems team in Milpitas. The role supports the integration, calibration, qualification, troubleshooting and manufacturing readiness of advanced semiconductor inspection systems, working with Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Service, Quality, Supply Chain and NPI teams to deliver high-quality tool builds and support production and shipment of next-generation inspection platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Support integration, calibration, qualification and final verification of semiconductor inspection systems
• Perform system bring-up, alignment, testing and troubleshooting to meet manufacturing and product performance requirements
• Investigate hardware, software, calibration and system-level issues using structured root cause analysis
• Partner with engineering teams to develop, implement and validate corrective actions
• Support manufacturing and field escalations through technical problem-solving
• Analyze system performance data, diagnostics and manufacturing metrics to identify trends and drive improvements
• Contribute to initiatives that improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce cycle time and increase first-pass yield
• Support the transfer of new products from engineering development into manufacturing and evaluate manufacturability
• Create and maintain manufacturing procedures, work instructions and troubleshooting documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support training of technicians and manufacturing personnel

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Physics or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a Master's degree, or a PhD without experience, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment, systems integration, manufacturing engineering or complex electromechanical systems
• Hands-on engineer with strong troubleshooting skills and experience troubleshooting hardware, software and system-level issues

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor inspection, metrology or lithography equipment
• Knowledge of optical systems, precision motion control, sensors, robotics, vacuum systems or precision alignment technologies
• Familiarity with system calibration, qualification and performance verification processes
• Experience using statistical analysis and continuous improvement methodologies

What we offer

• Base pay range of $106,700 to $156,500 annually
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave