Senior Precision Motion Engineer (Mechatronics)

KLA; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,700 - 205,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Job summary

KLA, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing solutions, is seeking a Precision Mechanical Design Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI. This hands-on role focuses on designing and delivering precision motion systems for advanced semiconductor equipment.

The candidate will lead from concept through prototype, perform FEA and thermal analyses, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust, manufacturable designs. Excellent CAD proficiency required.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with relevant experience in precision mechanical design
• Experience with precision positioning systems, flexures, and high-performance automation
• Strong background in CAD, FEA, and thermal/structural analyses

Responsibilities

• Design and develop next-generation precision motion systems for semiconductor equipment.
• Own designs from concept through prototype, test, and product implementation.
• Perform mechanical analyses: FEA, structural dynamics, vibration, thermal.
• Apply precision engineering principles: flexure design, tolerancing, thermal stability.
• Create CAD models, drawings, and documentation.
• Prototype motion systems and refine through testing.
• Collaborate with systems, controls, manufacturing, and physics teams.

Skills

Precision machine design

Motion system architecture

FEA

Structural dynamics

Vibration analysis

Thermal analysis

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

First-principles engineering

Education

PhD in relevant field

MS in relevant field

BS in relevant field

Tools

Creo

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

KLA, a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing solutions, is seeking a Precision Mechanical Design Engineer in Ann Arbor, MI. This hands-on role focuses on designing and delivering precision motion systems for advanced semiconductor equipment.

The candidate will lead from concept through prototype, perform FEA and thermal analyses, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust, manufacturable designs. Excellent CAD proficiency required.