Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Estados Unidos

Milpitas, California, United States

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Company Overview

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.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness, optical critical dimension (CD), composition, and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US, Israel, China, and India.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for developing innovative mechanical design solutions that meet demanding performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. This role spans the full product lifecycle—from requirements definition and feasibility through prototype validation and manufacturing release—and involves close collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities will include

Driving requirement specification
Conduct feasibility studies
Conceptual and detailed design, detailed drawings, using 3D solid modeling (ProE/Creo)
Conducting various analysis, such as fluid, thermal, vibrational, and FEA modeling
Understanding of Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T)
Detailed tolerance stack-up analysis
Hold design reviews throughout design process
Procurement of prototype parts
Prototype assembly and testing
System integration and testing
Create assembly and test procedures
Documentation release and handoff to manufacturing.
These tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as Optics engineers, Systems engineers and Manufacturing + Service engineers to ensure flawless integration and test at the subsystem and system level.
Work closely with and manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.
Address and resolve product issues through the product phases.

Design challenges may also include

Precision design with large tolerance stack-ups
Ultra-high vacuum design

Qualifications Desired

In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, sheet metal forming and 3D printing
Driving requirements specification
Solid knowledge of precision machine design
Basic knowledge of vacuum systems
Solid understanding of statics, mechanics of materials, fluid flow and heat transfer
Experience in 3D solid modeling (Creo or Solidworks preferred.)
Familiar with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding fabrication and castings.
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods.
Experience/knowledge in several of these areas: opto-mechanical systems, vacuum systems, design of inspection equipment or similar instruments, motion controls, electronics, tooling & test fixture design, supplier management, new product introduction, manufacturing support
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Desire to contribute to team efforts to accomplish overall objective.
Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task, detail oriented.
Ability to adapt and persevere in the fast-paced semiconductor industry

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5+ years; Master's
Level Degree and related work experience of 8+ years; Bachelor's Level Degree
and related work experience of 12+ years
Base Pay Range: $167,300.00 - $284,400.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in
performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including
but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits,
401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP),
student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career
growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness
benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid
company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are
determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay
for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay
depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location,
job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are
committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage
requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more
about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring
process.
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to
participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential
job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com [talent.acquisition@kla.com] or
at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting
activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks
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