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Mechatronics NPI Engineer

KLA
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Milpitas
Apr 24, 2025
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. There is never a dull moment with us. Group/Division With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Join the action! As a New Product Introduction (NPI) product development engineer, you will support our division's new product development process. This engineering adventure starts with providing hands-on support during technology feasibility evaluations and continues through the release of new products into production. Along the way, you will partner with the design engineering team to complete product designs and build prototype assemblies. You will be responsible for the creation and release of critical items such as product BOMs, procedures, tooling, and packaging. You will work closely with the manufacturing team to understand and provide what they need to be successful for mass production. Are you ready? Join us and experience an environment that supports teamwork, learning, and forward-thinking! Key responsibilities and skills: Build and test electrical and electromechanical assemblies for design validation and assembly procedure development. Propose new insights and improvements, identify and review design requirements, and drive crucial program decisions. Generate and release the product Bill of Material (BOM) and assembly procedures. Drive the development of the alignment/test tooling and packaging that are required to build and ship assemblies from our vendors to our manufacturing facility and the field. Work with design engineers to receive and organize prototype material. Support the field service team by coordinating the assembly, testing and shipment of field-replaceable assemblies. Investigate and resolve issues with new designs and prototypes through assembly, testing, and system integration in a cleanroom environment. Collaborate with manufacturing and field service teams to address critical problems and implement continuous improvement projects (CIPs) to achieve cycle time, cost, and yield targets. Create, review, and submit engineering change orders (ECOs) to release design and process changes to improve manufacturability/serviceability. Communicate clearly and accurately in both written and verbal form. Use an organized and diligent approach to completing tasks and projects and make data-driven decisions. Motivated self-starter who is fast-learning, capable of working independently, and can effectively coordinate with a globally distributed team. Possess solid analytical skills with the ability to adapt and persevere to get results. Experience with optical-based semiconductor inspection/metrology equipment a plus. Familiarity with 3D CAD software, preferably ProE/CREO a plus. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechatronics, mechanical, optical, industrial, or manufacturing) or physics or related technical field, or at least 5 years of demonstrated ability in the NPI role. In-depth understanding and hands-on experience with building and testing electromechanical sub-systems, stages, controllers, and motors. Base Pay Range: $92,400.00 - $157,100.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process. KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us attalent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation. Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. 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