Manufacturing Engineer (Precision Mechanical)

About the role

KLA is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support the production, introduction, and continuous improvement of sophisticated semiconductor capital equipment. This role partners closely with engineering, operations, suppliers, and field teams to resolve complex technical challenges, improve manufacturability, and drive operational excellence across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing, supplier, and field-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive cross-functional efforts with Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, and Test Engineering teams to improve product 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 to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, improve process capability, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, design transfers, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with external suppliers to resolve technical issues, improve component quality, and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to cross-functional teams, leadership, and customers.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, production engineering, NPI, or operations within a high-tech industry.
• Experience with optical, mechatronic, or other precision industrial equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical problems.
• Proven experience working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at both technical and management levels.
• Results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and a desire to improve products, processes, and systems.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with precision motion control systems, robotics, microscopes, automation equipment, medical devices, stages, or similar high-precision instrumentation.
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or other advanced manufacturing industries.
• Experience resolving technical issues with external suppliers and driving supplier quality improvements.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $106,700.00 - $181,400.00 Annually

Schedule

Up to 25% domestic and international travel as business needs require.