Mechatronics Systems Design Engineer (E)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that leads the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll design and develop cutting-edge metrology equipment, tackling complex challenges in hardware development and system integration. With a strong emphasis on innovation, this role offers the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. You'll be involved in exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology, contributing to the development of essential electronic devices. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k)

Stock Purchase

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's in semiconductor product development or related fields.
• Experience in hardware development and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design complex semiconductor equipment including hardware and software.
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and testing in lab environments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Python Programming

Matlab Scripting

Hands-on Hardware Experience

Feedback Control Systems

Numerical Optimization

Image Processing

Experimental Design

Hardware-in-the-loop Testing

Education

PhD in Engineering

Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Python

Matlab

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 focus heavily on innovation, investing 15% of sales back into R&D. Our team includes physicists, engineers, data scientists, and problem-solvers working with leading technology providers to accelerate the development of electronic devices.

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 globally. The Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides metrology solutions for semiconductor IC manufacturers, including hardware and software for optical film thickness, critical dimension, composition, and resistivity measurements. This division supports customers from R&D to high-volume manufacturing across US, Israel, China, and India.

Job Description & Qualifications

We are always building our Mechatronics Engineering talent community. Join us to work on designing complex semiconductor equipment, including hardware development, prototyping, system integration, testing, and documentation. Our multidisciplinary team develops metrology equipment to meet challenging industry requirements.

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently with data collection, analysis, calibration, and scripting (Python or Matlab).
• Hands-on hardware experience in lab or cleanroom environments.
• Understanding of feedback control systems, system identification, and signal processing.
• Knowledge of numerical optimization and image processing is a plus.
• Experience with experimental design and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of precision machine design.
• Responsibility, quick learning, and customer support collaboration.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to customer sites.

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 in robotics, control systems, electrical, or mechanical engineering.

Base Pay Range: $114,100 - $194,000. Our total rewards include benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), stock purchase, tuition reimbursement, and more. Pay ranges are role, level, and location-dependent, and we comply with all applicable wage laws.

Equal Opportunity & Contact

KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For inquiries or to request accommodations, contact [e-mail] or [phone]. Beware of fraudulent postings; KLA never asks for payment for employment or recruitment activities.