Mechanical Design Engineer (R&D)

KLA-Tencor (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA-Tencor (Singapore) Pte Ltd designs and integrates wafer handling systems for advanced substrate handling performance. The role emphasizes mechanical design, system integration, and prototype development in a collaborative environment.

Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, and NPI teams to ensure end-to-end delivery, performance optimization, and manufacturability. Occasional international travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in mechanical design, system integration, and product development for complex mechanical systems.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis tools including FEA, stress/strain, and vibration analysis.
• Knowledge of GD&T, manufacturability, and high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on prototype assembly, testing, characterization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB for data analysis.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication across global teams.
• Experience in mechanical/electro-mechanical or opto-mechanical design is preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems and wafer handling solutions for high performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and ensure end-to-end delivery.
• Analyze system requirements and specifications to support design decisions and performance optimization.
• Develop prototypes and execute system integration, testing, and validation activities.
• Ensure designs are scalable for HVM by coordinating with suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Create assembly, testing, and diagnostic documentation; train Manufacturing and NPI engineers.
• Coordinate project activities and manage technical issues and escalations.
• Provide regular status updates, risks, and mitigation plans aligned with roadmaps.
• Identify and drive product/process improvements for innovation and competitiveness.

Skills

Mechanical design

System integration

GD&T

FEA

Python

MATLAB

Prototyping

Troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mechatronics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

FEA software

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems and wafer handling solutions that enable advanced substrate handling performance, reliability, and manufacturability.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, NPI, and Suppliers, to define system architecture, review designs, and ensure successful end-to-end product delivery.


• Analyze system requirements, budgets, and specifications to support system modeling, design decisions, and performance optimization.


• Develop prototypes, execute system and subsystem integration, testing, characterization, and validation activities, and create test plans to verify system performance.


• Ensure designs are scalable for High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) by working closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams to assess manufacturability, manufacturing processes, and production readiness.


• Support product introduction and sustainment by creating assembly, testing, and diagnostic documentation, and providing technical training to Manufacturing and NPI engineers.


• Coordinate project activities, drive stakeholder alignment, manage technical issues and escalations, and support manufacturing and field teams in resolving product-related challenges.


• Provide regular project status updates, communicate risks and mitigation plans, and ensure alignment with product roadmaps, business objectives, and organizational strategies.


• Continuously identify and drive improvements in products, processes, and ways of working to support innovation and competitiveness.

Requirements:

• Strong foundation in mechanical design, system integration, and product development, including mechanical assemblies, precision mechanisms, and wafer handling systems.


• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis tools, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structural stress/strain analysis, vibration analysis, and performance prediction.


• Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), manufacturability principles, and high-volume manufacturing processes.


• Hands-on experience with prototype assembly, testing, characterization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of complex technical issues.


• Proficiency in engineering and data analysis tools such as Python and MATLAB.


• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results within defined timelines.


• Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex technical challenges in cross-functional environments.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.


• Experience in mechanical, electro-mechanical, or opto-mechanical system design and support is preferred.


• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20% as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related field, with relevant industry experience in complex mechanical or electro-mechanical systems.