Mechanical Design Engineer (EUV Inspection System)

About the role

KLA, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing technologies, is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer for its RAPID division, which supplies reticle inspection solutions to mask shops and fabs. The role covers the design and development of mechanical subsystems and components for EUV inspection systems, including vacuum chambers, precision structures and support hardware.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical subsystems and components, translating requirements into concepts, specifications, interface definitions and detailed designs.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of materials, interface-control documentation and product specifications.
• Apply GD&T and perform tolerance stack-up analyses, and carry out structural, thermal, vibration, stiffness and natural-frequency analyses.
• Design vacuum-compatible hardware and address contamination, particle generation, hydrocarbon control, thermal stability, vibration, reliability and serviceability.
• Plan and run feasibility studies, prototype evaluations, design-verification tests and subsystem qualification, and support prototype assembly, integration and testing.
• Investigate vacuum, mechanical, contamination and reliability issues through root cause analysis and implement corrective design actions.
• Take part in design reviews, technical risk assessments, FMEA/FMECA and design-for-excellence reviews (DFM, DFA, DFS, DFR).
• Work with suppliers on technical requirements, prototype fabrication, process capability and component qualification, and prepare engineering documentation such as assembly and test procedures and engineering change orders.

Required profile

• Master's degree with 3 years of related experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing complex mechanical systems, precision assemblies or vacuum equipment.
• Experience developing prototypes and running design verification or qualification testing.
• Experience working with suppliers on custom mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, precision instrumentation, vacuum equipment, aerospace, medical devices or another highly regulated industry is preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency with a 3D CAD platform such as Creo, NX or SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, mechanical drawings, materials selection, fastening methods and manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of DFM, DFA, DFS, DFR, FMEA/FMECA, RCCA or 8D methods.
• Ability to independently execute moderately complex engineering assignments and communicate technical decisions.

What we offer

• Base pay of $117,800 to $200,300 annually, depending on role, level and location.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and other voluntary benefits, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.
• Performance incentive programs and career growth opportunities.