About the role
AI summarisedThe Industrial Engineer for Warehouse Automation at KLA will design, implement, and optimize warehouse automation systems such as ASRS, AGVs/AMRs, and conveyors. This role involves conducting ergonomic and risk assessments, redesigning material flow and packaging for efficiency and safety, and driving Lean/continuous improvement initiatives. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to support just-in-time or kitting models while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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Key Responsibilities
- Work with cross functional team on warehouse automation initiatives, including evaluation, design, implementation, and ramp-up of solutions such as ASRS, AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 2–5 years’ experience in warehouse automation, material handling engineering, or operations engineering
- Knowledge of automation technologies (AGV/AMR, ASRS, WMS/RFID/barcode systems)
- Experience with ergonomics assessments and implementing safety improvements
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- 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