Division Product Development System Engineer

Job Title

Division Product Development System Engineer

Role Summary

Lead system and subsystem integration, testing, and characterization for LS‑SWIFT patterned wafer inspection products within KLA's Global Products Group. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams to define system architecture, validate performance, and transfer designs into manufacturing.

Experience Level

Mid-level. The role prefers candidates with more than three years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include:

• Lead system and subsystem integration, testing, and characterization; define and maintain specifications for performance and reliability.
• Create and execute test plans to validate system performance and support characterization activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional project activities, align stakeholders, and provide regular status updates to management.
• Deliver structured training to Manufacturing and NPI Engineers and maintain up-to-date product knowledge.
• Support manufacturing and field service teams with optics- and system-related escalations and troubleshooting.
• Document design, testing, and diagnostic procedures to enable efficient transfer into manufacturing.
• Participate in design and system architecture reviews with marketing and engineering teams.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred qualifications:

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver results on schedule.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; professional-level English (written and verbal).
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and resolving complex technical issues within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience developing or supporting complex optical-mechanical systems or assemblies.
• Willingness to travel: international up to ~20% and domestic approximately ~30%.
• Ability to coordinate stakeholders, prioritize technical conflicts, and escalate when required.
• Nice-to-have: scripting experience (e.g., Python) and background in optoelectronics, sensor technology, microscopy, optics, or system design/support.

Education Requirements

Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Optics, or a related technical field is expected; preferably combined with more than three years of relevant professional experience.

About the Company

Company: KLA

Headquarters: Chennai, India

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company enables the production of electronic devices by inventing systems and solutions for manufacturing integrated circuits, wafers, and displays. With over 40 years of experience, KLA invests heavily in innovation and R&D to support advanced chip design and manufacturing process optimization, collaborating with top technology providers to deliver future electronic devices.