Hiring: Manufacturing Engineer (Precision Mechanical) Company: KLA Location: Milpitas, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:25:30 Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning, R About the job Experience: •3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, production engineering, NPI, or operations within a high-tech industry. Required Skills: •Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing, supplier, and field-related issues using structured problem-solving methodologies. •Drive cross-functional efforts with Mechanical, Optical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems, and Test Engineering teams to improve product performance, reliability, quality, and manufacturability. •Perform failure analysis and diagnostic troubleshooting on complex electromechanical, optical, and motion control systems. •Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, BOM structures, and production methods to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. •Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, improve process capability, and implement corrective and preventive actions. •Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, design transfers, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives. •Partner with external suppliers to resolve technical issues, improve component quality, and ensure manufacturing readiness. •Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to cross-functional teams, leadership, and customers. Qualifications: •Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline. •Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical problems. •Demonstrated capacity to analyze and interpret complex manufacturing, quality, and reliability data. •Proven experience working in cross-functional, fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities. •Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at both technical and management levels. •Results-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. •Demonstrated curiosity, creativity, and a desire to improve products, processes, and systems. •Up to 25% domestic and international travel as business needs require. •Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years •0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years Compensation: •$106,700 - $181,400 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!