Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Precision Wafer Stages

KLA

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 118,000 - 200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

KLA is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer for its Central Engineering team in Milpitas. You will design and analyze multi-axis motion systems with nanometer-level precision, creating fast, reliable electro-mechanical solutions for wafer positioning and tooling.

Responsibilities include collaboration with controls and manufacturing teams, design reviews, prototype oversight, and driving tests and verification to meet stringent performance and reliability goals.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with experience in motion systems, precision mechanics or mechatronics.
Proficient in Creo/SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD modeling tools with several years of work experience.
Proficient in structural, thermal, and vibration/modal FEA.
DFM experience with machining, sheet metals, and castings.
Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Python or Matlab.
Experience with feedback systems involving high resolution optical encoders/laser interferometers, linear motors, linear guides, air bearings, etc.
Design experience of dynamic X,Y sub-micron positioning stages.
Vibration and modal testing using accelerometers, impact hammer, etc.
Semiconductor capital equipment design experience.
Vibration isolation system, motion control, Simulink, PID servo tuning

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multi-functional team such as, controls engineers, systems engineers and manufacturing engineers to develop concept, details, and iterate on design to optimize performance.
Present design reviews, procure prototypes, and oversee vendors for various parts, assemblies, motors, bearings, etc.
Create test plans, drive prototype testing, system integration, & stage servo tuning to qualify stages to ensure they meet performance & reliability requirements.
Develop procedures for assembly of various systems to ensure successful transition to manufacturing.
Design parts and assemblies using Creo/SolidWorks; generate drawings with GD&T for high performance wafer positioning/motion stages, wafer chucks, and related tooling.
Perform analysis and simulations, such as structural, thermal, vibration/modal FEAs to optimize components/assemblies for stiffness, damping, accuracy, and manufacturability.
Analyze and select components such as bearings, motors, mechanisms, etc. and support selection with analysis such as FEA, motor current/voltage/power calculations.