Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer (Opto-Mechanical/Thermal Systems)

KLA; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) including company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

KLA is seeking a research scientist / software engineer / senior product technology process engineer to design broadband plasma wafer inspection opto‑mechanical assemblies. You will use Creo and ANSYS to guide your designs and work with systems, optical, electrical, and software engineers to ensure robust product development.

The role requires advanced degrees and significant experience with opto‑mechanical design, tolerance analysis, and heat transfer simulations, with full‑time onsite work in

Qualifications

• Doctorate, related work experience of 3 years; Master’s Degree with 6 years; Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and build next generation BBP wafer inspection opto‑mechanical assemblies.
• Use CAD and simulation packages such as Creo and ANSYS to guide designs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including systems, optical, electrical, and software engineers.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

CAD

Creo

ANSYS

Tolerance analysis

Life time estimation

Actuator selection

Heat transfer

Structural simulations

Education

Doctorate (Academic) Degree

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Creo

ANSYS

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 Broadband Plasma Division (BBP) provides market‑leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems for leading‑edge IC manufacturing. Logic, foundry, and memory customers depend on BBP products to detect yield‑critical defects for process debug and excursion monitoring at advanced process nodes. BBP flagship products include the 29xx and 39xx series which leverage Broadband Plasma technology to capture a wide range of defects with ultimate sensitivity at the optical inspection speeds needed for inline defect monitoring.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

• Design, prototype, and build the next generation of broadband plasma (BBP) wafer inspection opt‑mechanical assemblies.

• Use CAD and simulation packages such as Creo and ANSYS to guide and implement your designs.

• Work with cross‑functional teams to ensure we’re making the best possible product including working with systems, optical, electrical, and software engineers.

• Collaborate with the manufacturing and support organizations to ensure smooth product launches and to help resolve product issues.

• Should have a track record of successful opto‑mechanical designs starting from requirements to released to production.

• Knowledge of tolerance analysis, optical mounting, alignment and adjustment strategy development, life time estimation, and actuator selection are all important for the role.

• Experience with heat transfer and structural simulations strongly preferred.

• CAD experience is a must, Creo preferred but not mandatory.

• Full‑time onsite required.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master’s Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor’s Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Base Pay Range: $141,300.00 - $240,200.00 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.