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

Responsibilities:

• NPI engineer in production site serve as the engineering representative on-site, acting as “NPI eyes and hands” in production to ensure fast, efficient and high-quality transition of new products from development to manufacturing.

• Bridge between HW engineering teams located outside Singapore and manufacturing operations (Singapore) by enabling rapid decision making and shortening feedback loops of NPI and sustaining activities.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Deign Engineering (MDE), Supply chain and operations teams, ensuring production readiness to ramp.

• Ensure readiness of BOMs, procedures, tools and documentation for production release.

• Provide hands-on support during prototype builds and FAI.

• Collaborate with MDE to define, validate and improve production processes.

• Document production processes done on site while taking part in actual builds.

• Bill of Material (BOM) definition -working tightly with the Operations teams: Sync with the Supply chain, Manufacturing Design Engineering and Buyers teams to meet procurement needs. 

• Bill of Material (BOM) completeness and correctness verification during proto builds.

• Engineering Change Order (ECO) management.

• Drive and follow up on ECO implementation and validation on the production line.

• Participate in design for DfX: Service, Production and Operation.

• Management product testing methodology and required equipment.

• Collaborate with the Service team in managing New Product service requirements  -defining FRUs (Field Replacement Units),packaging & shipment requirements.

• Provide training to the manufacturing engineer

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)

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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