Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Opto-Mechanical)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA is seeking a design engineer in Milpitas to drive end-to-end development of precision optomechanical components for reticle inspection equipment. You will work with optical, systems, manufacturing and service teams to ensure flawless integration and testing across subsystems.

The role emphasizes GD&T, FEA, and Creo-based design, with collaboration across suppliers and internal groups to meet stringent performance and reliability targets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in 3D solid modeling.
• Experience with FEA, GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Background in mechanism design.

Responsibilities

• Drive design from beginning to end including requirements specification and release to manufacturing.
• Develop and track cost and schedule for programs.
• Create detailed models and drawings using 3D CAD (Creo).
• Perform analyses (fluid, thermal, vibrational) and use GD&T for tolerancing.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with suppliers for requirements.

Skills

3D solid modeling

Mechanism design

FEA

GD&T

Optical subsystems

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Doctorate

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

CF Design

Job description

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world's leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow's electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA's metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Job Description:

• Design of precision components, modules and subsystems focused in optic mounting, actuating, and alignment, to support the design of cutting edge reticle inspection tools.
• These tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as Optical engineers, Systems engineers, and Manufacturing + Service engineers to ensure flawless integration and test at the subsystem and system level.
• Work closely with and manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.
• Address, resolve, and document product issues through the product development phases.

Responsibilities:

• Drive design from beginning to end including requirements specification, feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, build and release to manufacturing
• Develop and track cost and schedule
• Generate detailed models and drawings, using 3D solid modeling (Creo)
• Conduct various analysis, such as fluid, thermal, and vibrational, through both hand calcs and FEA modeling
• Understand and use Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Perform detailed tolerance stack-up analysis
• Participate in and lead design reviews to obtain a peer-oriented design assessment throughout design process
• Procure, assemble, and test prototype material
• Support system integration and testing
• Create assembly and test procedures
• Generate documentation and support release and handoff to manufacturing.

Design challenges may include:

• Low stress and high stability optomechanical & precision mechanism design
• Design for functionality in ultra-clean environments, including in vacuum
• Precision stage and actuation/adjustment design

Required Skills:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum 3 years work experience in 3D solid modeling
• Minimum 1 years work experience in FEA, GD&T
• Strong background in the design of mechanisms.
• Basic understanding of optical subsystems.
• Familiar with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding fabrication and castings.
• Team player, who takes initiative and demonstrates perseverance and a drive to be better.

Preferred Skills:

• Creo experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in thermal, structural, and fluid flow modeling and analysis (Creo Simulate, ANSYS, CF Design skill strongly preferred).
• Experience in several of these areas is desirable: opto-mechanical systems, ultra-high vacuum systems, design of inspection equipment or similar instruments, motion controls, measurement instrumentation, tooling & test fixture design, supplier management, new product introduction

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 0 years , Master's Level Degree or work experience of 2 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 3 years

Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] or at [phone] to request accommodation.