KLA Tencor

Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager

KLA Tencor$109K — $186K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent)
  • 8-10 years of relevant work experience
  • 2+ years of management experience leading teams of 5 or more
  • 5+ years in Semiconductor Capital Equipment
  • 3+ years managing high-volume manufacturing teams
  • 3+ years dealing with supply chain management and global vendors
  • 3+ years in thermal design/modeling/heat transfer
  • Proficient use of CREO for mechanical design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage engineering teams, including performance reviews and budgeting.
  • Own mechanical design efforts, focusing on fixture design and automated test setups.
  • Provide hands-on technical support for troubleshooting in operations.
  • Manage projects including task planning and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design requirements.
  • Resolve operational issues quickly, providing tooling and fixture solutions.
  • Apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis for precision in designs.
  • Analyze operational data to identify root causes, familiarity with 8D methodology preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(K) plan with company matching
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance
  • Development and career growth opportunities
  • Wellness programs including an employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Paid time off and paid company holidays
  • Family care and bonding leave.
Full Job Description
Group/Division
The SensArray division is the world leading provider of in situ processing measurement and control solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides measurement and control solutions to both semiconductor fabs and mask shops to ensure that yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing SensArray business unit is dedicate to support customer R&D phase as well as HVM with in-situ thermal process control. SensArray business unit enable APC (Automated Process Control) to improve process optimization and yield improvement.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage manufacturing engineering teams, including performance reviews, scheduling budgeting etc.
  • Own mechanical design efforts using CREO, with emphasis on fixture design and automated test setups.
  • Provide hands-on technical contributions and support troubleshooting in operations.
  • Manage projects and programs, including task planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define design requirements and deliver functional solutions.
  • Support operations by resolving issues quickly and providing tooling/fixture solutions to minimize downtime.
  • Apply GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure precision in design and manufacturing.
  • Partner with suppliers and contractors to meet design, cost, and schedule targets.
  • Analyze operational data to identify root causes; familiarity with 8D methodology is preferred.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in Semiconductor Capital Equipment
  • 3+ years of experience in managing High volume manufacturing team
  • 3+ years of experience in managing external contractors
  • 3+ Years of experience in dealing with supply chain management and global vendors
  • 3+ years of experience in dealing with Factory Automation in Semiconductor industry and intimate knowledge of SECS/GEM protocol
  • 3+ years of experience in thermal design/modeling/heat transfer
  • 5+ Years of experience in Project and program management including scheduling and budgeting
  • 7+ Years of experience in modeling - CREO, parametric and other mechanical engineering fundamentals
  • Willingness to travel both domestic and international (Travel may be up to 30%)


Soft Skills:
  • High Ownership & responsiveness
  • Ability to operate in global, cross-cultural environments
  • Ability to convey complex technical material to simple, easy to understand bite sized information
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to develop leadership bench strength and technical expertise across the team


Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and related work experience of at least 8 years or Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of at least 10 years

Degree must be in one of the below technical engineering field (or equivalent):
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Engineering


Must have 2+ years of management experience leading a team of 5 or more.

Base Pay Range: $109,600.00 - $186,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

About KLA Tencor

KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
Learn more about KLA Tencor
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+21.5%
Revenue
$6 billion
NASDAQ

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