Senior Mechatronics Engineer (Motion Control)

About the role

KLA's Semi PC business unit designs, builds and sells inspection, metrology and analytics systems to chip manufacturers, and its RAPID division leads reticle inspection solutions. As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer (Motion Control), you will join a world-class engineering team and help bring a highly complex, next-generation reticle inspection tool to market. The role applies control theory, system dynamics and data analytics to optimize a multi-axis precision stage.

Key responsibilities

• Tune controllers, characterize performance and troubleshoot a nanometer-level precision motion stage.
• Define requirements for stage testing and develop data processing tools in Python.
• Characterize dynamic performance at the inspection station level, analyze observed behavior and drive improvements.
• Work with a cross-functional team to bring prototype systems online and test complex calibrations and algorithms.
• Follow systems through Alpha test, delivery and Beta test at one or more customer sites.

Required profile

• Preferred: MS or PhD in a related engineering discipline with 5+ years of experience in precision motion control, and hands-on experience integrating, testing and optimizing complex mechanisms.
• Minimum: Doctorate (academic) degree with 0 years of related work experience; Master's degree with 3 years of related work experience; or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related work experience.
• Preferred: experience with semiconductor equipment and working in cleanrooms.

Required skills

• Preferred: Matlab/Simulink for controller development.
• Preferred: Python for data analytics.

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.