Junior Manufacturing Design Engineer (Mechanical / Systems)

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is hiring a Junior/Manufacturing Design Engineer (Mechanical / Systems) in Singapore. The role sits within the Global Operations (GOPS) team, which covers Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation and Quality, and works with design engineering teams to bring new products to market.

Key responsibilities

• Interface with the Design Engineering team for the release of new products (NPI) into manufacturing.
• Take part in product enhancement/CIP, evaluate designs for manufacturability and reliability through design reviews and prototype assembly.
• Apply 7-step troubleshooting, drive continuous improvement to reduce cycle time and quality issues, and create ECOs, BOM structures and test and assembly documentation.
• Perform first article qualifications for parts and obsolete components, and carry out detailed failure analysis on infant mortality parts.
• Provide fly-and-fix support for field escalations and analyse technical and infant mortality issues to propose standardised solutions.
• Generate and maintain process and equipment work instructions, drawings and other production documents, and respond to failures with analysis reports and corrective actions.
• Work with suppliers to resolve quality problems and dispose of non-conforming items, and assist Quality and Purchasing with supplier quality improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical / Mechatronics, preferably 1-8 years of relevant experience; entry-level Master's graduates with strong academic knowledge are welcome.
• Ability to develop test benches to diagnose electronics and noise issues causing system-level failure.
• Understanding of complex electro-mechanical assemblies on high-precision defect inspection equipment.
• Good understanding of pneumatics, computers, control systems and sensors in electro-mechanical stages and robots.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma is desirable; in-depth knowledge of electronics in optical semiconductor inspection equipment is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, project management and interpersonal skills; up to 25% international travel may be expected.