KLA Systems Design Engineer - Metrology 

United States, California, San Diego 

495844128

The Filmetrics business unit is looking for a motivated Systems Design Engineer to join our team in San Diego! This role you will support a large portfolio of products by driving the design, development and delivery of sophisticated metrology instruments while working with various team members.

• Be responsible for the technical development of sophisticated systems working with a cross-disciplinary team of engineers.
• Responsible for system integration, test and characterization. Define system and subsystem specifications.
• Perform detailed and efficient root cause analysis to problems arise during development and field-escalations.
• Drive validation and verification activities for the overall product, including system level testing.
• Work with program managers to build and handle project schedules. Interfaces closely with service, manufacturing, engineering and marketing team to define and optimize system performance and resolve performance issues.

• A Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s or advanced degree (desired), in Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering (with a Mechanical Engineering focus).
• A proven understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, Optomechanical and Software systems and their interactions in the context of sophisticated industrial equipment.
• A strong background in engineering, or the physical sciences, and proven analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Proven diagnostic and trouble shooting skills in electronics, mechanics, optics, opto-mechanics, and motion control systems.
• Ability to drive problem-solving ability through design of experiments and to carry out tests to collect and analyze data.
• Expertise in Microsoft applications: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word a must.
• Able to communicate effectively with peers, interdisciplinary engineering groups, customers and suppliers. Able to give effective technical presentations up to the Product Life Cycle (PLC) level.
• Effectively connect with a broad range of people and cultures across the US, Europe and Asia.
• Demonstrated experience in statistical process control (SPC).
• Dedicated individual with keen technical ability, detailed approach, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally a plus (~10%).

• Experience with the SolidWorks suit of CAD tools a plus.
• MS Project and Visio experience a plus.
• Python experience a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelors and 5 years of experience and Masters and 3 years or related experience.