Mechatronics Systems Design Engineer

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Mechatronics Systems Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves designing innovative semiconductor equipment and metrology products, where you'll tackle complex engineering challenges. Collaborating with a team of experts, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions that enhance semiconductor manufacturing processes. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in engineering with relevant experience in semiconductor product development.
• Strong skills in mechatronics and system design for semiconductor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Designing complex semiconductor equipment and metrology products.
• Documentation, scheduling, and roadmap development for electro-mechanical systems.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Performance Optimization

System Integration

Feedback Control

Precision Machine Design

Hardware-in-the-loop Experimentation

Education

PhD in Engineering

Master’s in Robotics or Control Systems

Job description

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. We invent systems and solutions for wafer and reticle manufacturing, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays. We invest 15% of sales back into R&D, focusing on innovation. Our team of physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers work with leading technology providers to advance electronic devices. Life here is exciting, with a focus on tackling hard problems.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of experience, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG) creates all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, supporting chipmakers worldwide. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides leading metrology solutions for semiconductor IC manufacturers, including hardware and software for optical film thickness, critical dimensions, composition, and resistivity measurements. The division supports customers from R&D to high-volume manufacturing, with a global team in the US, Israel, China, and India.

Job Description & Qualifications

Join a fast-paced, dynamic team designing complex semiconductor equipment. The hardware development team focuses on groundbreaking metrology products, including prototype design, mechatronics deployment, and analysis. Responsibilities include documentation, scheduling, and roadmap development for electro-mechanical systems.

Mechatronics systems design engineers develop metrology equipment for the semiconductor industry, solving complex requirements. Key skills include interpersonal communication, performance optimization, system integration, feedback control, precision machine design, and hardware-in-the-loop experimentation. Willingness to travel up to 20% and responsibility-taking are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD with 1+ years of experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, preferably in semiconductor product development. Alternatively, a doctorate or equivalent experience, or a Master’s in robotics, control systems, electrical, or mechanical engineering.