Mechanical Design Engineering Manager

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineering Manager in its Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division. The manager leads a team of Mechanical Design Engineers responsible for the architecture, design, development, integration and release of advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology systems, driving complex new product development programs and ensuring mechanical and opto-mechanical subsystems meet performance, quality, reliability, schedule and cost objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical and opto-mechanical subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment.
• Guide teams through product development cycles: requirements definition, concept development, architecture decisions, detailed design, analysis and simulation, prototype development, integration and validation, and manufacturing release.
• Drive Design-for-X (DfX) principles including manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, cost, quality and performance.
• Manage engineering resources, schedules, budgets, priorities and technical risks, and support executive reviews with status, risk mitigation plans and resource requirements.
• Recruit, coach and plan for succession, build organizational capability and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership on precision mechanical design, opto-mechanical systems, motion control, structural design, thermal management, vibration and contamination control, FEA and tolerance analysis.
• Review and approve critical design decisions and subsystem architectures, and run design reviews, risk assessments and testing plans.

Required profile

• Semiconductor inspection, metrology, lithography, wafer processing or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Minimum qualifications: doctorate degree with 5+ years of experience, master's degree with 8+ years, or bachelor's degree with 12+ years of related work experience.
• Experience in several of: opto-mechanical systems, vacuum systems, inspection equipment design, motion controls, electronics, tooling and test fixtures, FEA and simulation tools, GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and detail-oriented skills, and ability to adapt to the fast-paced semiconductor industry.

Required skills

• CAD design tools such as Creo (Pro/E) or SolidWorks, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding fabrication and castings.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals: design principles, machine elements, materials and fabrication methods.

What we offer

• Performance incentive programs and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching, employee stock purchase program and student debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program, paid time off and paid holidays, and family care and bonding leave.