Junior Manufacturing Design Engineer - Mechanical / Systems

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. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description

Group/Division

KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA).  The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology.  We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market.  The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.
 

Responsibilities

• Interface with Design Engineering team for the release of new products (NPI) into Manufacturing

• Involve in product Enhancement/CIP and evaluate the design for manufacturability and reliability by participating in design reviews and the assembly of the prototype units

• Apply 7-step trouble-shooting, including driving learning and standardization where appropriate.

• Drive continuous improvement to minimize Cycle time/Quality issues.

• Creating ECO (Engineering Change Orders), Structuring BOMs and creating test and assembly documentation as needed

• Perform First Article qualifications for parts and obsolescence components.

• Ability to do a detailed Failure analysis on Infant Mortality parts and come up with proposal and concepts to enhance performance.

• Provide fly and fix support on field escalations for analysis/resolution on any issue requiring in-depth knowledge on the product.

• Systematically analyse technical issues and Infant Mortality issues and come up with proposal and concepts to standardize.

• Generate and Maintain process and equipment work instructions, drawings, and other production document to conform to specifications

• Response to failure analysis and provide comprehensive analysis report to field support team or customers. Provide and implement the corrective action through systematic methods

• Work with suppliers to resolve component/part quality problems and/or dispose of non-conformance items in a timely manner

• Assist Quality and Purchasing departments in driving supplier quality improvements, cost reductions, and engineering support as required

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master's/Ph.D in Mechanical / Mechatronics, preferably between 1 - 8 years of relevant work experience

• Entry level graduates of Master's Degree and above with strong academic knowledge in relevant field of studies are welcomed

• Ability to develop test benches to diagnose electronics/noise issues that cause system level failure.

• Understand the working principle of complex electro-mechanical assemblies on a high precision defect inspection equipment and how they relate to system performance.

• Good Understanding of the Pneumatics, Computers, controls systems and sensors involved in Electro Mechanical stage/Robot

• Knowledge on lean manufacturing and six sigma processes are desirable

• In-depth understanding of electronics components involved in the design and development of optical-based, semiconductor inspection equipment or equivalent is a plus

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to support technical issues, set-up experiments, and perform data analysis

• Ability to read technical drawings, understand BOMs, and use a variety of precision testing and measuring Instruments

• Excellent project management, problem solving and interpersonal skills

• A self-driven individual with keen technical mind, positive attitude and strong team player

• Up to 25% of international travel may be expected

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree or work experience of 0 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 1 years

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