Sr Mechanical Engineer

KLA; United States; On-site; USD 118,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

KLA is seeking a mid-career mechanical design engineer to sustain RAPID systems, focusing on opto-mechanical modules, precision mechanisms, and electronic packaging. You will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to advance design through manufacturing handoff.

The role requires strong CAD skills (ProE/Creo), experience with FEA, and knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis. Base pay reflects seniority and location in Milpitas, CA.

Qualifications

• Doctorate, Master’s or Bachelor’s with related work experience per job posting.
• Experience in sustaining design for high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in mechanical design, analysis and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Sustain legacy RAPID systems across design, fabrication, and performance characterization.
• Perform FEA, thermal, CFD, and tolerance analyses to support design decisions.
• Develop and review detailed drawings, design reviews, and vendor interactions.
• Own the process from concept to manufacturing handoff and issue resolution.

Skills

Precision design

Opto-mechanical design

Tolerance analysis

GD&T

Thermal analysis

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ProE/Creo

FEA software

3D CAD

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 that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

This mid-career mechanical design engineer will focus on sustaining programs for RAPID. Obsolescence is the key driver for the success of the RAPID legacy systems which are still in HVM. The candidate will play a pivotal supporting role for sustaining the design, fabrication and performance characterization of opto-mechanical modules, precision mechanical mechanisms, mechanical packaging, racks and chassis, and mechatronic systems. They will build technical relationships with vendors. They will have the opportunity to learn and eventually own the design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, analysis including FEA modeling, thermal, CFD, conceptual and detailed design, detail drawings, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, support prototype testing and system integration, and handoff to manufacturing! They will also own the process of taking projects from design concept through manufacturing build and will detail and address all issues thru the product phases!

• Create innovative designs involving a combination of the following: precision mechanisms, Ultra High Vacuum systems, opto-mechanical design, vibration isolation, and electronic packaging
• Develop a deep understanding of tolerance analysis, GD&T, error budgeting, flow up and flow down of requirements.
• Develop skills in finite element analysis, creep and stress relaxation, modal analysis.
• Perform meaningful thermal analysis: heat transfer, temperature gradients, thermal transients, thermo-elastic analysis
• Build vendor relationships: component fabrication, manufacturing process transfer, qualification.
• Select materials and resolving fabrication methods.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work with engineering, manufacturing and new product introduction team members in a concurrent environment.
• Demonstrate good understanding of physics and mechanics.
• Mechanical design, testing and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and team working skills are required.
• Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, etc.
• Must be proficient in 3D solid modeling CAD. ProE/Creo preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master’s Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor’s Level Degree and related work experience of 5 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.