Manufacturing Design Engineer - Electrical

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is hiring a Manufacturing Design Engineer (Electrical) in Singapore. The role supports production builds, system integration and manufacturing ramp activities, and works closely with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and test engineering teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support production builds, system integration and manufacturing ramp activities.
• Troubleshoot electronic and system-level issues involving power supplies, electrical assemblies, wiring and subsystems.
• Perform root cause analysis on manufacturing and field failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and test engineering teams to resolve product and process issues.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, test procedures and troubleshooting guides.
• Support validation, qualification and reliability testing of electronic assemblies and subsystems.
• Analyze production data to drive yield improvement, product reliability and cost reduction.
• Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve component, assembly and quality issues.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) during the sustaining phase.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturability, quality and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related field with at least 5-6 years of experience, or a Doctorate with at least 2 years of experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, integration or sustaining engineering in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of electronic subsystems, power electronics, power distribution, wiring systems and electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience with design reviews, FMEA, design verification and validation (DVT) and qualification testing.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management from concept through production release and sustaining.
• Experience working with suppliers, contract manufacturers and cross-functional engineering teams.

Required skills

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment, industrial automation or complex electromechanical systems is an advantage.
• Hands-on approach with strong analytical and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The company offers a competitive, family-friendly total rewards package and states it is an equal opportunity employer.