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Manufacturing Design Engineer Manager
KLAUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jun 2025
💰 $239,200/yr($140,700/yr – $239,200/yr)
About the role
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
The SensArray division is the world leading provider of in situ processing measurement and control solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides measurement and control solutions to both semiconductor fabs and mask shops to ensure that yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing SensArray business unit is dedicate to support customer R&D phase as well as HVM with in-situ thermal process control. SensArray business unit enable APC (Automated Process Control) to improve process optimization and yield improvement.Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for the complete mechanical design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, design reviews, cost management, and scheduling.
- Handle multiple projects/programs in parallel with tight schedule managing the resources from various engineering disciplines.
- Owning several product lines part of Operations ensuring no downtime by troubleshooting the issues on the spot and providing fixture and tooling support needed.
- Data collection and analysis to identify the root cause of issues in the operations (Knowledge of 8D is preferred).
- Design mechanical components/assemblies in CREO as part of the individual contribution to the projects/programs managed.
- Manage the priorities of the Projects/Programs and the engineers involved in those projects/programs.
- Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and budgets to optimize team performance and project outcomes.
- Manage a team of multi-discipline engineers, conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and find opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Day to day collaboration with cross-functional teams to establish design requirements and achieve functional product design solutions.
- Hands-on experience in assembling products, fixtures, and similar other assemblies.
- Well versed in GD&T & Tolerance and stack up analysis for precise designing and also for reviewing the work of fellow engineers and contractors.
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop components and sub-system assemblies that will expedite the product development timeline and to ensure parts and assemblies are built per design, and cost and schedule requirements are achieved.
- Participate in the entire design/build cycle, including design, 3D CAD modeling, design review presentations, 2D drawing generation, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, and prototype testing.
- Manage subcontractor and turn-key suppliers while meeting functionality, timeline, cost and quality targets.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
Qualifications:
- Total 12+ years of experience (including 5+ years as manager) with Bachelor's degree or equivalent or 10+ years of experience (Including 3+ years as manager) with Master’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in the field of Semiconductors is preferred.
- Experience of leading teams of a minimum of 5 employees, mandatory within a mechanical design engineering environment.
- Domestic travel as and when needed.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to empower and inspire a team with varied strengths.
- Experience of managing both direct reports as well as contractors.
- Fixture and tooling design knowledge gives an edge in this role.
- Excellent project mana
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