Entry Level NPI Engineer Jobs

INTRODUCTION

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.

Group/Division

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division delivers industry-leading metrology solutions essential to advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Its portfolio includes systems for measuring film thickness, critical dimensions, composition, and resistivity—key to developing and scaling next-gen IC processes. FaST partners closely with customers from early R&D through high-volume production, ensuring performance and process alignment.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Product Development Engineer - NPI

Join the action! As a New Product Introduction (NPI) product development engineer, you will support our division's new product development process. This engineering adventure starts with providing hands-on support during technology feasibility evaluations and continues through the release of new products into production. Along the way, you will partner with the design engineering team to complete product designs and build prototype assemblies. You will be responsible for the creation and release of critical items such as product BOMs, procedures, tooling, and packaging. You will work closely with the manufacturing team to understand and provide what they need to be successful for mass production. Are you ready? Join us and experience an environment that supports teamwork, learning, and forward-thinking!

Job Description

- Build and test electrical and electromechanical assemblies for design validation and assembly procedure development.
- Propose new insights and improvements, identify and review design requirements, and drive crucial program decisions.
- Generate and release the product Bill of Material (BOM) and assembly procedures.
- Drive the development of the alignment/test tooling and packaging that are required to build and ship qualified assemblies.
- Work with design engineers to receive and organize prototype material.
- Support the field service team by coordinating the assembly, testing and shipment of field-replaceable assemblies.
- Investigate and resolve issues with prototype designs through assembly, testing, and system integration in a cleanroom environment.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and field service teams to address critical problems and implement continuous improvement projects (CIPs) to achieve cycle time, cost, and yield targets.
- Create, review, and submit engineering change orders (ECOs) to release design and process changes to improve manufacturability/serviceability.
- Communicate clearly and accurately in both written and verbal form.
- Use an organized and diligent approach to completing tasks and projects and make data-driven decisions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Possess solid analytical skills with the ability to adapt, persevere, and solve problems to get results.
- Experience with optical-based semiconductor inspection/metrology equipment a plus.
- Familiarity with 3D CAD software, preferably ProE/CREO a plus.
- In-depth understanding and hands-on build/test experience with electrical/electrical-mechanical sub-systems, PCAs, power supplies, cable assy/harnesses, and motors involved in the design and development of optical-based, semiconductor inspection equipment or equivalent.
- Motivated self-starter who is fast-learning, capable of working independently, and can effectively coordinate with a globally distributed team.

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.

COMPENSATION

- Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $172,800.00 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.

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. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.