Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (E)

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in its Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division in Milpitas. The engineer develops mechanical designs that meet performance, reliability and manufacturability requirements, covering the full product lifecycle from requirements and feasibility through prototype validation to manufacturing release, working closely with optics, systems and manufacturing engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Drive requirement specification and conduct feasibility studies
• Perform conceptual and detailed design and detailed drawings using 3D solid modeling (ProE/Creo)
• Run analyses such as fluid, thermal, vibrational and FEA modeling, with GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Hold design reviews, procure prototype parts, assemble and test prototypes, and integrate and test systems
• Create assembly and test procedures, document releases and hand off to manufacturing
• Manage suppliers and resolve product issues across the product phases

Required profile

• Education: doctorate with 5+ years of experience, master's with 8+ years, or bachelor's with 12+ years of related work experience
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials and fabrication methods
• Experience in several of: opto-mechanical systems, vacuum systems, inspection equipment design, motion controls, electronics, tooling and test fixtures, supplier management, new product introduction and manufacturing support
• Ability to multi-task, communicate clearly and adapt to the fast pace of the semiconductor industry

Required skills

• 3D solid modeling (Creo or SolidWorks preferred)
• Machining, welding, sheet metal forming and 3D printing
• Statics, mechanics of materials, fluid flow and heat transfer
• Basic knowledge of precision machine design; vacuum systems knowledge is a plus

What we offer

• Base pay range of $167,300 to $284,400 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