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 invests 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.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world’s leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, offering inspection solutions to both mask shops and semiconductor fabs to ensure high lithography yields and cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Qualifications

The RAPID division is the leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. We provide inspection solutions to both mask shops and semiconductor fabs to ensure high lithography yields, enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Join our fast-paced RAPID team as a hands-on, detail-driven Mechanical NPI Engineer! You will play a key role in powering our high-volume manufacturing (HVM) success—transforming cutting-edge mechanical designs into scalable, production-ready solutions. This role is critical in ensuring mechanical components and assemblies meet performance, manufacturability, and cost targets throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and rapid iteration.

Support sustaining activities for RAPID legacy systems, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to HVM operations.

Manage and maintain multiple BOM configurations, including pre-release structuring, material readiness, and release to manufacturing.

Drive end-of-life (EOL) component replacement strategies, ensuring proper configuration and integration into manufacturing BOMs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and design) to implement and validate mechanical changes.

Build and maintain strong technical relationships with suppliers and vendors to support sourcing, qualification, and issue resolution.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation through PLM systems, including ECOs and part releases.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in mechanical design, manufacturability, and cost optimization.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree with 0 years of related work experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of related work experience; Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of related work experience.

Base Pay Range: $114,100 - $194,000 annually.

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas.

KLA’s total rewards package may include performance incentives, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, stock purchase programs, student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, career development, financial planning, wellness benefits, paid time off, and family leave.

Interns are eligible for some benefits. Pay ranges are role, level, and location-dependent. Actual pay depends on factors like experience, education, and skills. We comply with all applicable wage laws.

KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or +1-408-352-2808 for accommodation requests.

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