Senior Mechanical Engineer — Semiconductor Capital Equipment

KLA-Belgium; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA’s RAPID engineering group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical design of next‑generation reticle inspection systems, from concept through manufacturing release. You will own requirements, perform structural, modal, thermal analyses, and optimize vibration isolation while coordinating with systems, manufacturing, suppliers, and service teams.

This role emphasizes ownership, clarity in ambiguous problems, and delivering high‑quality hardware in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience
• Strong technical expertise in at least two areas: Structural/FEA analysis
• Modal & vibration analysis
• Thermal engineering
• Fluid flow / CFD
• Experience designing mechanical systems
• Extensive experience with CAD assemblies and detailed drawings
• Experience creating procedures for manufacturing, field installation, and service
• Proven track record of taking ownership of sophisticated engineering problems and delivering solutions
• Strong decision-making skills with demonstrated accountability and follow-through
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development, from requirements definition through manufacturing release
• Translate ambiguous or high-level requirements into clear, actionable engineering specifications
• Perform and guide detailed engineering analyses, including: Structural analysis; Modal and vibration analysis; Thermal analysis; Fluid flow modeling
• Design and optimize systems with a focus on vibration isolation and damping performance
• Drive concept development, engineering studies, and design decisions, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Own subsystem or product-level deliverables, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and accountability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, manufacturing, suppliers, and service teams
• Support design reviews (RDR, CDR, DDR), validation, and system integration
• Lead manufacturing handoff, including documentation, vendor engagement, and issue resolution during builds

Skills

Structural/FEA analysis

Modal & vibration analysis

Thermal engineering

Fluid flow/CFD

Mechanical design

CAD assemblies

Detailed drawings

Manufacturing procedures

Project ownership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

KLA’s RAPID engineering group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical design of next‑generation reticle inspection systems, from concept through manufacturing release. You will own requirements, perform structural, modal, thermal analyses, and optimize vibration isolation while coordinating with systems, manufacturing, suppliers, and service teams.

This role emphasizes ownership, clarity in ambiguous problems, and delivering high‑quality hardware in a fast-paced