Manufacturing Design Engineer (eBeam – Electron Optics)

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in providing advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, and process solutions essential for the electronics industry. Their innovation spans electron and photon optics, machine learning, and data analytics to create cutting-edge technology that shapes the future and pushes industries forward.

About the Division

The Global Operations (GOPS) team at KLA includes manufacturing, supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, installation, and quality. GOPS collaborates with global suppliers and design engineering teams to develop new technologies aiming at producing products faster, better, and more efficiently.

Job Overview

This role plays a pivotal part in advancing KLA’s manufacturing objectives by delivering impactful expertise in Electron Optics. It involves developing and enhancing manufacturing processes and collaborating closely with various teams to mitigate manufacturing challenges and improve product performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine manufacturing procedures, assembly techniques, alignment protocols, and testing methods specifically for high-precision Electron Optics systems.
• Collaborate with Operations, Design Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve system-level manufacturing and product performance issues.
• Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions for yield, reliability, and manufacturability problems using data-driven problem-solving approaches.
• Identify manufacturing risks early during product development, driving mitigation strategies via design reviews, process validation, and production readiness efforts.
• Independently create innovative analyses and solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.
• Use data analysis and modeling tools to propose improvements in processes, specifications, and design.
• Plan and manage multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring completion across various resources.
• Work with suppliers and external manufacturing partners to develop and qualify critical components, processes, and technologies.
• Travel for work-related purposes up to 15% of the time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Preferred experience includes knowledge of Electron Optics and high voltage systems used in scanning electron microscopes or similar equipment.
• Educational qualifications include a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Physics, Electron Optics, or related disciplines.
• Entry-level Doctorate candidates with strong relevant theoretical knowledge or practical instrument experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills are essential to support technical issues including experimental setups, modeling, and data interpretation.
• Capability to advocate and champion technical solutions addressing manufacturability challenges found in the design phase.
• Competence in preparing and delivering effective technical presentations up to the divisional level.
• Minimum professional experience: Doctorate level education, or Master’s degree with at least 2 years of work experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

KLA values fairness and consistency in its recruiting process and prohibits the use of AI or other technology aids during interviews unless explicitly permitted as an accommodation or invited by the interviewer. The company promotes responsible AI innovation and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.

KLA offers a comprehensive, family-friendly total rewards package tailored to support an inclusive and diverse employee environment.