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# Manufacturing Systems Engineer

- **Company:** KLA Corporation
- **Location:** Milpitas, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $106,700.0 - $181,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Data Analysis, Configuration Management, Databases, Data Mining, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Technical Data Management Systems, Test Data, Scripting, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=75a6487b18a2c672

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Optics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
 * Hands-on engineering experience supporting the manufacturing, integration, assembly, test, or troubleshooting of complex equipment or electromechanical systems.
 * Experience interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and technical documentation.
 * Familiarity with root cause analysis, failure analysis, corrective action, and structured problem-solving techniques.
 * Experience working with manufacturing data, statistical analysis, or process control methods.
 * Exposure to Python, scripting, data analytics, or automation tools used to improve engineering or manufacturing workflows.
 * Strong interest in working directly with hardware and solving problems in a manufacturing environment.
 * Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams., * Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, scientific instrumentation, precision equipment, or other highly complex systems.
 * Exposure to optics, optical assemblies, or opto-mechanical systems.
 * Familiarity with equipment operating in a Linux-based environment.
 * Experience with MES, manufacturing databases, SPC, or similar manufacturing systems.
 * Understanding of DfM, NPI, configuration management, or manufacturing process development., 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

## Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Design Engineer II to support the manufacturing, integration, and continuous improvement of complex semiconductor capital equipment. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being close to the hardware, solving technical problems on the manufacturing floor, working across engineering disciplines, and using data to improve how sophisticated systems are built and tested. You will partner with Systems, Mechanical, Optics, Software, and Manufacturing teams to support new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement projects (CIP), manufacturing readiness, and production issue resolution., * Support manufacturing and NPI activities for complex capital equipment, helping transition new designs into repeatable manufacturing processes.

 * Partner with Systems, Mechanical, Optics, Software, and Manufacturing Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve build, integration, and test issues.
 * Develop and maintain best known methods (BKMs), manufacturing procedures, and work instructions for parts, subassemblies, and final system assembly.
 * Apply Design for Manufacturability (DfM) principles and provide feedback to engineering teams to improve product quality, manufacturability, and serviceability.
 * Work closely with technicians to troubleshoot sophisticated technical issues and develop clear plans of action for resolution.
 * Perform failure analysis, root cause investigation, and corrective action for manufacturing and product issues.
 * Analyze manufacturing and test data using MES or similar manufacturing systems, statistical methods, and process control techniques to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
 * Use tools such as Python or similar scripting/data-analysis tools to automate data extraction, analysis, reporting, or manufacturing workflows.
 * Support manufacturing cost estimates, time standards, tooling requirements, and process improvements for new and existing products.
 * Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation.
 * Read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics and perform basic updates to models or drawings using CAD tools.
 * Participate in cross-functional problem-solving efforts involving optical and opto-mechanical systems.
 * Identify opportunities to improve incoming material quality, manufacturing efficiency, and overall product quality.
 * Support global engineering and manufacturing teams across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
 * Travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.