Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager

Company Overview

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 in 2019 we invested 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.

Group/Division

KLA has manufacturing sites across the globe, including Belgium, China, Germany, Israel, Singapore and Milpitas (CA). The Global Operations (GOPS) team, comprised of Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Installation, and Quality, is responsible for manufacturing our leading-edge technology. We partner with our world-wide supply base and our design engineering teams to bring new products to market. The GOPS team is continuously working to build our products Better, Faster, Cheaper.

Responsibilities

Cleanliness MDE group will be responsible to ensure the cleanliness of optics, opto-mechanical parts, lasers and other critical modules for the production of KLA tools. The manager will lead cleanliness projects within US Operations, while working closely with engineering, contamination and damage control (CDC) specialists, MDE, materials and supply chain team. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated, providing leadership, strategy, and solutions to prevent and address cleanliness issues across production and development teams. Work within diverse teams and communicate with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, customers, and suppliers. Ability to optimally connect with a broad range of individuals and teams globally to proactively develop positive relationships. “Cleanliness” pertains to the science and processes that minimize or even eliminate source-induced damage (SID) by DUV or EUV. SID includes photo-contamination (P-C), electron driven contamination growth, and material damage from DUV or electron bombardment. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated, providing leadership, strategy, and solutions to prevent and address cleanliness issues across production and development teams. Work within diverse teams and communicate with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, customers, and suppliers. Ability to optimally connect with a broad range of individuals and teams globally to proactively develop positive relationships. “Cleanliness” pertains to the science and processes that minimize or even eliminate source-induced damage (SID) by DUV or EUV. SID includes photo-contamination (P-C), electron driven contamination growth, and material damage from DUV or electron bombardment.

• Maintain, optimize, and sustain manufacturing cleaning equipment, cleanliness protocols, cleaning procedures and relevant processes.
• Lead GCMS Operations in material outgassing, thermal desorption, GC-MS, and related analytical instrumentation techniques.
• Support engineering and CTO Photo-Physics group on the cleanliness requirements and development of cleaning technology, and related test methods including RGA, mass spectrometer, and surface sensitive analytical techniques for ultra-high vacuum chambers, e-beam, and other sub-systems.
• Collaborate with MDE parts owners and MFG teams to resolve cleanliness issues.
• Train technical manufacturing staff on cleanliness control, analytical procedures and calibration.
• Orchestrate cleanliness solutions to resolve supplier’s quality related issues.
• Provide direct supervision to exempt and nonexempt employees.
• Receive assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals.

Qualifications and Education

• A BS or advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field is required.
• Knowledgeable of cleaning processes in manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong fundamental knowledge in chemistry, analytical chemistry laboratory practices and surface science is required. Multi-disciplinary knowledge of GC/MS, RGA, mass spectroscopy, from carbon chemistry and light-matter interactions.
• Experience in scanning electron microscope (SEM), optical microscope, and related analytical techniques is desired.
• Experience leading small teams. Great teammate with good writing and verbal communication.
• Excel working in a multi-discipline and multi-culture global organization
• Able to read technical drawings and understand BOMs.
• Has very good problem-solving ability through design of experiments and carry out tests to collect and analyze data. Able to apply the 7-Step or 8D problem solving method consistently. Committed to challenge existing processes for continuous improvement.
• Able to travel for training, supplier’s visit, project support and support of customers globally (up to 20%).

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 0 years , Master's Level Degree or work experience of 1 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 2 years

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is required where permitted by law. KLA will consider reasonable accommodation as provided by applicable law. Please note that accommodation may not be possible where vaccination is required for an essential function of the position, including for international travel or customer site access.

The company offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, financial planning benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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 to request accommodation.