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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) matching

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA in Milpitas, CA is seeking a highly skilled engineer to design the next generation of broadband plasma wafer inspection systems. The role focuses on opto-mechanical assemblies from concept through release to production.

You will use Creo and ANSYS for design validation, work with cross-functional teams, and drive tolerance analyses, optical mounting, and heat transfer considerations to ensure robust, manufacturable products.

Qualifications

• Doctorate with related work experience (3+ years).
• Master's degree with related work experience (6+ years).
• Bachelor's degree with related work experience (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 and implement 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.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Tolerance analysis

Heat transfer principles

Education

Doctorate (Academic) Degree

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Creo CAD

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.

• 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
• family care and bonding leave

We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.

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