NPI Integration Engineer

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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Integration Engineer is involved in the prototype design phase and zero-series production, bringing together mechanical, motion, electronics and software sub-systems and leading system-level testing and validation, to allow performance to SPEC, stability and quality.

The Integration Engineer is a critical pivot in product performance validation and quality.

The job includes:

• Setting the infrastructure for enabling Integrating and validating multi-disciplinary systems (mechanical, motion & motion-control, scanner/optics, electronics and software) into a complete, working product.
• Leading system bring-up, integration and performance validation through the prototype, zero-series and NPI phases.
• Root-cause analysis and resolution of system-level integration and motion-control issues observed on the production floor and in the field.
• Building and implementing integration and validation test setups, jigs and test benches to improve integration Performance to SPEC.
• Working closely with R&D disciplines, suppliers and contract manufacturers, and representing integration in design reviews (PDR, CDR) and development gates.
• Using data-driven analysis and monitoring to detect, characterize and prevent recurring quality issues.
• Preparing integration and production files, flows and procedures, and supporting product transfer to high-volume manufacturing (HVM).

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from an acknowledged institute.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar integration position, preferably in an NPI environment with multi-disciplinary products.
• Hands-on experience integrating and validating complete electro-mechanical systems at system level.
• “Hands-on” orientation with strong system-level troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a multi-interface matrix structure.
• Good understanding of BOM structure and procedure preparation.
• Experience with motion-control systems and 3D CAD (Creo/Pro-E & SolidWorks) – an advantage
• Great problem solver, team player and leadership ability.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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