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System Design Engineer

Kla-Tencor (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

D20 Ang Mo Kio, BishanPermanentS$5,500 – S$12,000/mo

Posted 23 Jul 2026

About this role

The SFS-ADE division engineering is looking for highly motivated individual to join a growing team of system engineer to develop and sustain state-of-the-art wafer inspection equipment in Singapore. This position requires effective customer(internal/external) management and deft interpersonal skills, in addition to a deep technical understanding of the KLA product and how it is used by the customer. Strong communication skills both oral and written are required for this job. We are looking for candidates who have intellectual curiosity, are natural problem solvers, work well with others, possess a desire to grow and can demonstrate leadership skills. Additional details regarding key responsibilities: Responsible for subsystem design/development, system integration, test and characterization. Provide system trouble shooting, new product introduction and escalation support. Define system and subsystem specifications. Document manufacturing procedures. Provide training to manufacturing engineers and technicians. Derive and manage detailed manufacturing requirements and introduction plans in the design concept phase. Cover all aspects of the manufacturing introduction, including design for manufacturability, quality, tooling, training, process documentation, product structure, build process optimization and facilities requirements. Desired skills and background: Advanced degree in applied optics, electrical engineering, applied physics, mechanical engineering or related disciplines. Effective communicator with good interpersonal skills. Extensive hands-on experience in building/testing optical inspection or metrology tools. Desired experience developing or supporting complex optical-mechanical systems or assemblies. Desired experience in optoelectronics, sensor technology, microscopy, optics, or systems design/support. Proven track record of technical development and/or issues resolution. Good problem solver who is comfortable leading a focused team. Good understanding of imaging processing system and algorithms. Proficiency in Solidworks, Zemax or CODEV, Matlab, JMP is highly desirable. Familiar with Python and JavaScript would be a plus. Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate (Academic) with at least 5 years of experience OR Master's Level Degree with at least 7 years of experience OR Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 10 years of experience

What they're looking for

Signal and Image ProcessingEscalation ManagementSolidWorksMetrology and Inspection in Advanced Manufacturing

About Kla-Tencor (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Industry: Manufacturing

Frequently asked questions

What does a System Design Engineer at Kla-Tencor (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. do?

The SFS-ADE division engineering is looking for highly motivated individual to join a growing team of system engineer to develop and sustain state-of-the-art wafer inspection equipment in Singapore. This position requires effective customer(internal/external) management and deft interpersonal skills…

What skills does this System Design Engineer role need?

Key skills for this role include Signal and Image Processing, Escalation Management, SolidWorks, Metrology and Inspection in Advanced Manufacturing.

How much does a System Design Engineer at Kla-Tencor (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. pay?

This role lists a salary of S$5,500 – S$12,000 per month.

Is this System Design Engineer role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

The listing is based in D20 Ang Mo Kio, Bishan. Check the posting for remote or hybrid options.

How do I apply for this System Design Engineer role?

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