Senior Mechatronics Engineer: Real-Time DSP Motion

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Milpitas seeks a Sr. Mechatronics Engineer to advance high-precision motion systems in inspection machines. You will design real-time DSP architectures, optimize multi-axis motion control, and tune servo loops for nanoscale accuracy.

Collaboration with software and mechanical teams is essential to deliver robust sub-systems. The role requires a strong background in control theory, extensive firmware experience in RTOS environments, and proficiency with Python and MATLAB for tuning

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent and related work experience (3 yrs for PhD, 6 yrs for MSc, 8 yrs for BSc).
• Strong background in control theory and motion systems.
• Experience in firmware programming for nano-scale motion applications.

Responsibilities

• Design real-time DSP architectures for motion control.
• Advance multi-axis motion control and servo tuning.
• Write Python and MATLAB scripts to accelerate tuning processes.
• Collaborate with SW and Mechanical teams on sub-system design.
• Prepare user documentation and support manufacturing transitions.

Skills

Control theory

Real-time firmware development

Servo tuning

Written and verbal communication

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

Job description

KLA Milpitas seeks a Sr. Mechatronics Engineer to advance high-precision motion systems in inspection machines. You will design real-time DSP architectures, optimize multi-axis motion control, and tune servo loops for nanoscale accuracy.

Collaboration with software and mechanical teams is essential to deliver robust sub-systems. The role requires a strong background in control theory, extensive firmware experience in RTOS environments, and proficiency with Python and MATLAB for tuning