The Senior Systems Engineer will lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing transfer activities for advanced electron beam inspection systems at KLA. This role is part of the eBeam Operations team, which focuses on transitioning new products from development into production. The engineer will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Global Operations to ensure successful product launches. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong technical problem-solving skills.

• Advanced Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Program Management, or a related field.
• Strong systems-level understanding of complex electromechanical products and manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.

• Lead NPI and manufacturing transfer programs from engineering development through production release.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and Program teams to develop and execute beta and pilot build plans for new eBeam products.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure product designs, BOMs, and configurations are production-ready during early development phases.
• Participate in technical design reviews to improve manufacturability, optimize cost, and drive operational readiness.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and external partners to support supplier selection, outsourcing strategies, cost analysis, and RFQ activities.
• Manage engineering materials, prototype hardware, tooling, and critical components supporting development, beta builds, and field upgrades.
• Drive implementation of engineering change orders (ECOs) and design updates across manufacturing sites and suppliers.
• Develop and execute complex project plans while coordinating activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Analyze technical and operational data to identify opportunities for process improvements and drive resolution of complex manufacturing challenges.
• Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations and influence product designs to improve quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Develop and improve system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation processes.
• Support field escalations, beta site activities, and customer installations requiring deep product knowledge and technical expertise.
• Present technical recommendations, program status, and issue resolution plans to engineering and operations leadership.

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.