Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer (Precision Mechanism Design)

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is hiring an Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer within its Broadband Plasma Division (BBP). The BBP division supplies patterned wafer optical inspection systems used by logic, foundry and memory customers to detect yield-critical defects in advanced process nodes. The role covers designing, building and prototyping the next generation of BBP wafer inspection opto-mechanical assemblies.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and prototype test the next generation of broad band plasma (BBP) wafer inspection opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate with core suppliers on development.
• Sustain current BBP product lines with the manufacturing division.
• Work with system, optical, electrical and software engineers to derive subsystem requirements and run design reviews.
• Qualify and release mechanism designs and support onsite manufacturing.

Required profile

• Doctorate (academic) or 0 years of work experience.
• Master's degree or 2 years of work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of work experience.

Required skills

• Precision mechanism development: actuator selection, tolerance analysis, lifetime evaluation, optics mounting, alignment and adjustment design.
• CAD modeling; zero experience preferred.
• CAE: thermal and structural simulation and flow analysis; ANSYS experience preferred.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $117,800 to $200,300 per year.
• 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 of the benefits.