Product Development Engineer (Analytical Hardware)
KLAJob Title
Product Development Engineer (Analytical Hardware)
Role Summary
Work on the System Engineering team in Totowa, NJ to design, develop, and validate analytical hardware used for in-process chemical analysis. The role covers requirements definition, conceptual design, prototype testing, and cross-disciplinary integration with mechanical, electrical, and software teams.
Primary focus areas include microfluidic dispensing, spectrophotometric measurements, materials compatibility, and vendor-driven component development.
Experience Level
Entry-level / Early career. Typical background: Masters degree with 0 years' experience, or Bachelors degree with ~2 years' related experience.
Responsibilities
Deliver engineering solutions for analytical chemical-process equipment and support field implementation.
- Define requirements and specifications with Applications, R&D, and engineering teams.
- Develop and execute test plans, validate materials and device performance, and document results.
- Conceptualize and prototype new devices when existing solutions are insufficient.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to review designs and resolve integration issues.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting in manufacturing and field environments; support customers and internal teams.
- Manage vendor activities to drive improvement and testing plans.
- Occasional domestic and international travel (<20%).
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a background in engineering or physical sciences.
- Practical experience or familiarity with chemical labs and cleanroom environments.
- Working knowledge of diagnostic and troubleshooting methods for fluidic dispensing, opto-spectrometric systems, motion control, and electromechanical subsystems.
- Understanding of interactions among mechanical, fiber-optic, fluidic, electromechanical, and software/control systems.
- Familiarity with scientific and statistical tools such as MATLAB, Python, or LabVIEW.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for supplier and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to work in fast-paced programs and respond to field/internal escalations.
Education Requirements
Master's degree (accepted with 0 years' related experience) or Bachelor's degree (with ~2 years' related experience). Relevant fields include engineering (mechanical, electrical), physical sciences, physics, material science, microfluidic systems, spectrophotometry, and fiber-optics.
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.
