Mechatronics Systems Design Engineer (E)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Job summary

KLA, a global leader in semiconductor metrology, seeks a Mechatronics systems design engineer to join a multidisciplinary team. You will work on data collection, analysis, calibration, and scripting in Python or Matlab, both in-lab and with hardware-in-the-loop testing.

You will design plans for system integration and testing, collaborate with customer support, and occasionally travel to customer sites. Doctorate/masters/bachelor with related experience required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate with 3+ years related experience or Master’s with 6+ years or Bachelor’s with 8+ years related experience.
• Experience with metrology equipment or semiconductor lab environment is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites <10%.

Responsibilities

• Work on data collection, analysis, calibration and script development in Python or Matlab.
• Perform hands-on work with hardware in lab or cleanroom and gather data.
• Define plans for system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with customer support organization and travel to customer sites <10%.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data collection

Data analysis

Calibration

Python

MATLAB

Hardware interaction

Experiment design

System integration planning

Education

Doctorate (Academic) Degree or related work experience

Master's Degree + related work experience

Bachelor's Degree + related work experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Hardware-in-the-loop

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. 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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Mechatronics systems design engineers are part of a multidisciplinary team that develops metrology equipment used in the semiconductor industry to enable our customers to solve very challenging requirements.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
• Work independently on data collection, analysis, calibration, and writing scripts using Python or Matlab.
• Perform hands-on work with hardware and gather the necessary data in the lab or the cleanroom.
• Define plans for system integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of feedback control system design, system identification, signal processing, and its application to control and characterize mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of numerical optimization and image processing a plus.
• Strong experience with experimental design and hardware-in-the-loop experimentation to retire design risks.
• Basic/Intermediate knowledge of precision machine design.
• Willingness to take on responsibility and ability to quickly ramp from the existing documentation and on-the-job training.
• Work closely with the customer support organization.
• Some travel to customer sites < 10%.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Base Pay Range: $141,300.00 - $240,200.00

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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.