Product Development Engineer (Systems / Mechanical / R&D)

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is looking for a Product Development Engineer (Systems / Mechanical / R&D) in Singapore. The role sits within the Global Products Group, which creates metrology and inspection products, and supports the Surfscan group that helps wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers develop, qualify and monitor their process tools.

Key responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement of the current product line through design improvements and process enhancements.
• Work on subsystem design and analysis for both current and new product lines.
• Handle system and subsystem integration, troubleshooting and testing.
• Support and lead early supplier involvement in technology and NPI programs, managing the technical and business challenges that arise.
• Help achieve business objectives such as technology and product requirements, cost reductions, product improvements and problem resolution.
• Be responsible for supplier training and development for wafer inspection and metrology products.

Required profile

• Experience in hardware engineering or product development, as well as in manufacturing operations.
• A technical understanding of wafer inspection and metrology products.
• Solid technical, business, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel on short notice.
• Minimum of a BS degree in a technical engineering field or related, with 7-9 years of experience.

Required skills

• Knowledge of product life cycle, ECO and SAP systems is highly desirable.

What we offer

• A competitive, family-friendly total rewards package.