What You'll Do
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.
Key responsibilities and skills
Own NPI deliverables, related to product BOMs, procedures, tooling, fixtures.
Lead multi-functional team (project manager) to meet key milestones, while meeting project requirements.
Key participant in the design and development process; Propose new ideas and improvements, determine and review requirements, and drives crucial project decisions. Experiencing, contributing to, and owning components in the critical PLC process.
Coordinate prototype material, build, align, and test opto-mechanical, mechanical, and electrical assemblies for design validation and assembly procedure development.
Generate and release the product Bill of Material (BOM) and work with technical writers to provide valuable input to generate assembly, integration, and test procedures.
Drive the development of the alignment/test tooling and packaging that are required to build and ship assemblies from our vendors to our manufacturing facility and the field.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with new designs and prototypes through assembly, testing, and system integration in a cleanroom environment.
Possess strong communication skills and make decisions based on data.
A motivated self-starter who is fast-learning, capable of working independently, and can effectively coordinate with a globally distributed team.
Minimum Qualifications
NPI Engineer Intern minimum qualifications
Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Optical, Electrical or Manufacturing) or Physics or related technical field.
Detailed, thorough with good troubleshooting skills and ability to think as a project manager.
Experience with building and aligning opto-mechanical systems is desirable.
Experience with Semiconductor Capital Equipment a plus.
Familiarity using 3D CAD software, preferably ProE/CREO a plus.
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
- Total Rewards
- Base Pay Range: $35.00 - $47.00 per hour based on pursuit of a Bachelors and Masters
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.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
Equal Opportunity Statement
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
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