System Design Engineer

About the role

KLA, a provider of inspection tools, metrology systems and process solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, is hiring a System Design Engineer in Singapore. The role sits in the Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit, which covers the LS-SWIFT division's high-throughput patterned wafer inspection systems. You will advance business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Lead system and subsystem integration, testing and characterization, and define and maintain specifications for performance and reliability
• Deliver structured training to Manufacturing Engineers and NPI Engineers, and keep product knowledge current through regular trainings, including at KLA headquarters
• Coordinate project activities with stakeholders, work with functional groups to define and review designs, and work with marketing and engineering teams to define system architecture
• Create and execute test plans to validate system performance, and support manufacturing and field service teams with optics- and system-related escalations
• Create and maintain documentation for design, testing and diagnostic procedures to enable transfer into manufacturing
• Provide weekly status reports and live presentations to management, and drive new ideas and ways of working

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Optics or a related field, preferably with more than three years of relevant professional experience
• Experience developing or supporting complex optical-mechanical systems or assemblies
• Background in optoelectronics, sensor technology, microscopy, optics or system design and support
• Ability to work independently, resolve complex technical issues in multidisciplinary teams, and communicate professionally in English
• International travel of up to 20%

Required skills

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python is a plus