Mechatronics Systems Engineer

About the role

KLA's Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells inspection, metrology and analytics systems to chip manufacturers, while its Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) division delivers metrology solutions for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. As a Mechatronics Systems Engineer, you will work in a multidisciplinary team developing metrology equipment and deliver high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Key responsibilities

• Work independently on data collection, analysis, calibration and writing scripts using Python or Matlab.
• Perform hands-on work with hardware and gather data in the lab or cleanroom.
• Define plans for system integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Translate customer and system requirements into test plans, engineering models and robust hardware designs.
• Use experimental design and hardware-in-the-loop experimentation to retire design risks.

Required profile

• Strong experience in requirements definition, precision motion system design, motor and air-bearing development, CFD-based thermal/flow analysis and experimental validation of complex mechatronic systems.
• Knowledge of numerical optimization and image processing is a plus.
• Minimum qualifications: doctorate with 1+ years of related work, master's degree with 4 years, or bachelor's degree with 6 years of related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $117,800 to $172,800 annually, depending on role, level and location.
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave.
• Interns are eligible for some benefits.