Manufacturing Engineer (Precision Mechanical)

About the role

KLA, which makes inspection tools, metrology systems and process solutions for electronics, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production, introduction and continuous improvement of sophisticated semiconductor capital equipment. The role works closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and field teams to resolve technical challenges, improve manufacturability and drive operational excellence. It sits within the Global Operations team, which includes Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality.

Key responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing, supplier and field issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Drive cross-functional work with Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems and Test Engineering teams to improve performance, reliability, quality and manufacturability.
• Perform failure analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting on complex electromechanical, optical and motion control systems.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, BOM structures and production methods for safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to find trends, improve process capability and run corrective and preventive actions.
• Support New Product Introduction, design transfers, engineering changes and continuous improvement.
• Partner with external suppliers to fix technical issues, raise component quality and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations and project updates to teams, leadership and customers.

Required profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, production engineering, NPI or operations in a high-tech industry.
• Preferred: experience in semiconductor capital equipment or other advanced manufacturing.
• Preferred: experience resolving technical issues with suppliers and improving supplier quality.
• Preferred: experience with precision motion control, robotics, microscopes, automation equipment, medical devices or stages.
• Minimum qualification: doctorate with 0 years of experience, master's with 3 years, or bachelor's with 5 years of related experience.
• Up to 25% domestic and international travel as business needs require.

Required skills

• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex electromechanical, optical and motion control systems.
• Analyzing and interpreting manufacturing, quality and reliability data.
• Working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments and communicating at technical and management levels.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $106,700 to $181,400 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.