Industrial Engineer, Warehouse Automation

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Job Description:

• Work with cross functional team on warehouse automation initiatives, including evaluation, design, implementation, and ramp-up of solutions such as ASRS, AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, drones, carousel, vertical lift system, Shelf-to-Person, Tote-to-Person and automated tracking systems.
• Perform risk/ergonomic assessments of warehouse and material-handling activities; propose solutions that reduce physical strain, repetitive motions, and high-risk tasks.
• Integrate safety considerations into automation and warehouse layout designs to ensure compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct data analysis, time studies, process mapping, and simulations to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze and redesign material flow routes from warehouse to production to reduce lead time, improve efficiency, and support JIT or kitting models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new/improved systems and processes.
• Redesign crates and external packaging to improve warehouse storage density and handling ergonomics.
• Work with external suppliers to implement improved crates/external packaging to minimize re-packaging in warehouse.
• Drive Lean/continuous improvement projects and track performance covering key operational metrics, safety, ergonomics, and efficiency
• Develop SOPs, project documentation, and training materials for new processes/equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in warehouse automation, industrial engineering, material handling engineering, or operations engineering.
• Knowledge of current warehouse automation technologies (AGV/AMR, ASRS, GtP, WMS/RFID/barcode and packaging systems).
• Experience with ergonomics assessments and implementing safety improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or training.
• Familiarity with local safety regulatory frameworks and ergonomic evaluation tools.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers for packaging or crate redesign.

Minimum Qualifications

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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