Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Sensors & Seals

KLA Industries, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Product Design Engineer to design and develop precision products and custom assemblies from concept through production release.

You will work hands-on across mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, and customer collaboration to deliver reliable solutions. The role emphasizes 3D CAD, detailed drawings, GD&T, and design verification, with opportunities to mentor others and improve design practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Progressive experience designing mechanical products or precision engineered assemblies through production release.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD, detailed drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering change control.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing methods, mechanical interfaces, and design verification.
• Ability to independently manage technical work, document decisions, and collaborate across functions.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements and application conditions into product specifications and detailed design concepts.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, production drawings, bills of materials, and design documentation.
• Perform engineering calculations, material selection, tolerance analysis, and design risk assessments.
• Design components and assemblies with appropriate consideration of temperature, pressure, sealing, interfaces, and manufacturability as applicable.
• Develop prototype and validation plans, evaluate test results, and refine designs to meet performance requirements.
• Lead or contribute to design reviews and resolve technical issues with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.
• Support new product introduction, engineering changes, and troubleshooting of production or field performance concerns.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers and improve design practices and reusable engineering knowledge.

Skills

3D CAD

Detailed drawings

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Engineering Change Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Product Design Engineer to design and develop precision products and custom assemblies from concept through production release.

You will work hands-on across mechanical design, analysis, prototyping, and customer collaboration to deliver reliable solutions. The role emphasizes 3D CAD, detailed drawings, GD&T, and design verification, with opportunities to mentor others and improve design practices.