Electrical NPI Product Development Engineer

About the role

KLA, a semiconductor inspection, metrology and analytics company, is hiring an Electrical NPI Product Development Engineer in Milpitas. The engineer supports the division's new product introduction process, from technology feasibility studies through to releasing new products into production, partnering with design engineers to build prototype assemblies and preparing the items needed for mass production.

Key responsibilities

• Build and test electrical and electromechanical assemblies for design validation and assembly procedure development.
• Propose improvements, review design requirements and drive key program decisions.
• Generate and release the product Bill of Materials (BOM) and assembly procedures.
• Drive development of alignment/test tooling and packaging for qualified assemblies.
• Work with design engineers to receive and organize prototype material.
• Coordinate the assembly, testing and shipment of field-replaceable assemblies for the field service team.
• Investigate and resolve prototype design issues through assembly, testing and system integration in a cleanroom environment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and field service teams on continuous improvement projects to hit cycle time, cost and yield targets.
• Create, review and submit engineering change orders (ECOs).

Required profile

• Minimum qualification: doctorate with 0 years of experience, or master's degree with 3 years, or bachelor's degree with 5 years of related work experience.
• Solid analytical skills and ability to solve problems; fast learner able to work independently and coordinate with a globally distributed team.
• Preferred: experience with optical-based semiconductor inspection/metrology equipment, familiarity with 3D CAD software (ProE/CREO), and hands-on build/test experience with electrical/electromechanical subsystems, PCAs, power supplies, harnesses and motors used in semiconductor inspection equipment.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $117,800 to $172,800 annually, depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentives and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.