Manufacturing Design Engineer (High-Performance Computing)

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle daily production escalation of complex computing system which is a part of advanced wafer inspection instrument. Provide strong technical support to production team and ensure product shipment as planned schedule.
• Develop, implement, and maintain process flow and manufacturing documentation to allow products built with optimized cycle time and best quality.
• Actively involving in new product development. Provide manufacturability design requirements to designers in design review. Responsible for review and approval the subsystem test method and validate the test fixtures.
• To receive theoretical and build training from design team for image computer system. Lead the team for success of new product launch.
• Release ECO’s to implement new design BOM structures to meet the procurement and build requirements.
• Identify and qualify EOL parts to maintain the continuity of product line and shipment schedule.
• Well control software version, license key, option files for right system and customers.
• Provide fly and fix support on field escalations for analysis/resolution on issues requiring in-depth product design know-how and support beta testing at customer sites.
• Supplier management including specification agreements, cost reduction, ramp readiness, quality, and failure analysis.
• Travel up to 25%

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor, Master's degree or PhD in, IT/Computer Science or related disciplines with at least 3 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of computer and server hardware, GPU system, high performing storage servers, RAID controller, memory modules, network switches and InfiniBand switches.
• Extensive hands-on experience in building/configure high performance computing system.
• Strong diagnostic and trouble shooting skills in computer/servers operating in Windows, Linux operating system, as well local network system.
• Experience with setting up computer and image processing system for vision based imaging system is a plus.
• Team player with good communication skills
• Possess strong troubleshooting and analytical skills to support technical issues, set-up experiments, and perform data analysis.
• Ability to lead a team in defining solutions for complex issues.
• Ability to champion his/her technical solutions to manufacturability issues found with the design.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

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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