Mechanical Design Engineer

Base Pay Range : $111,300.00 - $189,200.00 Annually

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Primary Location : USA-CA-Milpitas

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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.

KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays.

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.

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.

The LS-SWIFT Division of KLA's Global Products Group provides patterned wafer inspection systems for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing.

Its mission is to deliver market-leading cost of ownership in defect detection for a broad range of applications in the production of semiconductors.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

The LS-SWIFT Division seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to augment our Optomechanical Design team. The selected engineer will own developing mechanical subassemblies, covering the complete design process from requirements specification to feasibility studies, analysis, and FEA modeling, conceptual and detailed design, and drawing using ProE, procurement and inspection of prototype parts, prototype assembly and testing, system integration, and handoff to manufacturing.

A particular focus of this position will be analytical and experimental validation and optimization of challenging mechanisms and optomechanical designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical subassemblies, covering the complete design process.
• Conduct analytical and experimental validation and optimization of mechanisms and optomechanical designs.

Required qualifications :

• Solid mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, and fabrication methods.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Beginner to expert-level experience in using FEA - structural, thermal, and CFD.
• Hands-on lab tests, automated data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Experience with CAD, preferably Pro Engineer. Experience in using the FEA package, preferably ANSYS.

Desirable qualifications :

Experience in several of these areas is desirable but not required : precision mechanics, mechanisms, nano motion actuators, optomechanical systems, optics, optics alignment, design of semiconductor equipment or similar instruments, PCB packaging and thermal analysis, machine tools, motion controls, data acquisition, and measurement instrumentation.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic), Master's Level Degree or work experience of 2 years, Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 4 years.

KLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following : 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.

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