Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Optics

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice‑controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.

The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem‑solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems.

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As a Manufacturing Design Engineer II, you will support manufacturing operations, new product introduction (NPI) activities, and continuous improvement initiatives for sophisticated optical inspection systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will help ensure products are manufacturable, reliable, and scalable while supporting the transition of new technologies into production. This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong technical foundation who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

• Support manufacturing operations and NPI activities for advanced optical inspection systems.
• Assist in the integration, assembly, and qualification of precision optical and opto‑mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with Systems, Optics, Software, and Manufacturing Engineering teams to investigate and resolve production issues.
• Analyze manufacturing data and support process improvement efforts using statistical methods and data‑driven problem solving.
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities to improve product quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and best‑known methods.
• Support design for manufacturability (DfM) initiatives and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Assist with bill of material (BOM) creation, engineering change implementation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and CAD models to support manufacturing and troubleshooting activities.
• Work with suppliers and internal quality teams to address material and component quality issues.
• Support cross‑functional projects focused on yield improvement, cost reduction, quality enhancement, and cycle‑time reduction.
• Travel up to 15–20% as required to support suppliers, manufacturing sites, or business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, NPI, product engineering, optics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Exposure to semiconductor equipment, optics, imaging systems, precision manufacturing, or high‑tech capital equipment.
• Experience with statistical analysis, data analysis tools, or manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or similar scripting/programming languages.
• Understanding of optical alignment, metrology, or opto‑mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working with CAD tools such as Solid Works, Creo, or NX.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across global engineering organizations.

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