Lead Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer (Precision & Vacuum)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas seeks a design engineer to drive end-to-end development of high-precision optomechanical systems. You will utilize Creo for 3D modeling, apply FEA and GD&T, and contribute to robust mechanism designs with strong communication and collaboration across teams.

The role involves leading design reviews, developing detailed models, assembling prototypes, testing integrations, and preparing documentation for manufacturing release.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or 5+ years related work experience for Bachelor’s with years considered.
• Experience in 3D solid modeling (Creo) and FEA/GD&T.
• Background in mechanisms design and optical subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Drive design from inception to release to manufacturing.
• Generate models and drawings using Creo; conduct analyses (fluid, thermal, vibrational).
• Lead design reviews and create assembly/test procedures.
• Procure/assemble/test prototype material; support system integration and testing.
• Generate documentation for release to manufacturing.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

3D solid modeling

FEA

GD&T

Mechanism design

Optical subsystems

Manufacturing processes

Education

Doctorate (Academic) Degree

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Creo

Job description

KLA in Milpitas seeks a design engineer to drive end-to-end development of high-precision optomechanical systems. You will utilize Creo for 3D modeling, apply FEA and GD&T, and contribute to robust mechanism designs with strong communication and collaboration across teams.

The role involves leading design reviews, developing detailed models, assembling prototypes, testing integrations, and preparing documentation for manufacturing release.