Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - Wafer Chucks & Wafer Positioning Stages

About the role

KLA, part of the Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit, is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in Milpitas, California. The role focuses on multi-axis motion systems for wafer scanning with nanometer-level vibration and accuracy, designing fast, precise, reliable and efficient electromechanical systems for wafer positioning stages, wafer chucks and related tooling.

Key responsibilities

• Work with controls, systems and manufacturing engineers to develop concepts, detail designs and iterate to optimise performance.
• Present design reviews, procure prototypes and work with vendors on parts, assemblies, motors and bearings.
• Design parts and assemblies in Creo/SolidWorks and generate drawings with GD&T.
• Run structural, thermal, vibration and modal FEA analyses to optimise stiffness, damping, accuracy and manufacturability.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with experience in motion systems, precision mechanics or mechatronics.
• Or PhD with 0 years of experience, Master's with at least 3 years, or Bachelor's with at least 5 years of experience.
• Nice to have: semiconductor capital equipment design experience and experience with feedback systems using high-resolution optical encoders, laser interferometers, linear motors, linear guides and air bearings.

Required skills

• Creo/SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD modelling.
• Structural, thermal and vibration/modal FEA.
• Nice to have: DFM for machining, sheet metal and castings, and data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB.
• Nice to have: vibration isolation, motion control, Simulink and PID servo tuning.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $117,800 to $172,800 annually.
• 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.