Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Overview
KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division
With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Position: Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer (Early Career)

Location: Milpitas, California, USA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Entry to Mid-Level
Key Responsibilities

• Design robust opto-mechanical and mechanical components, modules, and subsystems that drive the next generation of wafer inspection tools.
• Generate, review, and release comprehensive engineering drawings and documentation to ensure a seamless transition from design to production.
• Deliver working solutions by collaborating closely with optics, systems, manufacturing, and service engineers to ensure smooth integration and testing at both subsystem and system levels.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with minimum 3 years industrial experience.
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering preferred; industrial experience (2+ years) is a plus but not required for master's degree holders.
• Technical Skills:
• Required:
  
  • Solid foundation in mechanical design principles.
  • Ability to perform first-order thermal and stress calculations to support design decisions-no guesswork here!
  • Understanding of optical engineering fundamentals and their impact on opto-mechanical design (reflection, refraction, polarization, etc.).
• Preferred:
  
  • Good understanding of fabrication processes such as milling, lathing, and sheet metal work.
  • Basic knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools for flow, thermal, and structural simulations.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: optics mounting, alignment, precision mechanical design.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications
Key Responsibilities

• Design robust opto-mechanical and mechanical components, modules, and subsystems that drive the next generation of wafer inspection tools.
• Generate, review, and release comprehensive engineering drawings and documentation to ensure a seamless transition from design to production.
• Deliver working solutions by collaborating closely with optics, systems, manufacturing, and service engineers to ensure smooth integration and testing at both subsystem and system levels.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with minimum 3 years industrial experience.
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering preferred; industrial experience (2+ years) is a plus but not required for master's degree holders.
• Technical Skills:
• Required:
  
  • Solid foundation in mechanical design principles.
  • Ability to perform first-order thermal and stress calculations to support design decisions-no guesswork here!
  • Understanding of optical engineering fundamentals and their impact on opto-mechanical design (reflection, refraction, polarization, etc.).
• Preferred:
  
  • Good understanding of fabrication processes such as milling, lathing, and sheet metal work.
  • Basic knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools for flow, thermal, and structural simulations.
  • Experience in one or more of the following: optics mounting, alignment, precision mechanical design.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Base Pay Range: $92,400.00 - $157,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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