Manufacturing Engineer

Overview:

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

 

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities:

This Manufacturing Engineering position supports the Keysight Santa Clara Order Fulfillment (OF) group in the manufacture of high‑precision position measurement systems based on laser interferometry. The Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in sustaining mature HeNe laser tube products and manufacturing processes, ensuring continued product quality, reliability, and yield.

 

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical expertise, close collaboration with Production, and ownership of equipment, processes, and supplier quality related to this product line.

Key Responsibilities

• Sustain and continuously improve mature HeNe laser tube products and manufacturing processes while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Perform hands-on calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of production test tools and process equipment
• Provide technical support to Production personnel, including root cause analysis and corrective actions for yield, quality, and reliability issues
• Own manufacturing process documentation, including work instructions, routings, and control plans
• Originate, review, and support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Support component and materials supplier quality, including issue resolution and process improvements
• Apply statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve manufacturing performance
• Design and conduct experiments and data collection to support process optimization and problem solving
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and throughput enhancement
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development, transfer, and production readiness

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge & Experience

Experience in most of the following technical areas is preferred:

• Scientific glass processing equipment
• Properties of optical‑grade glass and glass coatings
• Properties and behavior of metal alloys
• Vacuum processing and partial pressure analysis
• Chemical composition analysis
• Mechanical component inspection and metrology
• Gas laser theory (HeNe preferred)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and analysis
• Process automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of hands‑on manufacturing engineering experience in a precision manufacturing environment
• Strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work effectively in a production environment and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Suppliers, and Operations
• Strong documentation and communication skills

 

Careers Privacy StatementKeysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

 

Santa Clara, CA pay range: MIN $110,660 - MIDPOINT $147,540 - MAX $184,430

 

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program 

 

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, Disability insurance
• Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• Discounts, Perks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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