Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering (E)

KLA•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineers responsible for the architecture, design, development, integration, and release of advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology systems. This leader will drive the execution of complex new product development programs, develop engineering talent, establish technical strategies, and ensure the successful delivery of mechanical and opto-mechanical subsystems that meet performance, quality, reliability, schedule, and cost objectives. The successful candidate will combine strong technical depth in precision mechanical systems with proven people leadership, cross-functional influence, and product execution expertise.

Requirements

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5+ years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8+ years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 12+ years
CAD design tools such as Creo (Pro/E), SolidWorks, or equivalent
Familiar with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding fabrication and castings.
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, and fabrication methods.
Experience/knowledge in several of these areas: opto-mechanical systems/design, vacuum systems, design of inspection equipment or similar instruments, motion controls, electronics, tooling & test fixture design, FEA and simulation tools, GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented.
Ability to adapt and persevere in the fast-paced semiconductor industry

Nice To Haves

Semiconductor inspection, metrology, lithography, wafer processing, or advanced manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of complex mechanical and opto-mechanical subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment.
Guide teams through complete product development cycles, including: Requirements definition, Concept development, Architecture decisions, Detailed design, Analysis and simulation, Prototype development, Integration and validation, Manufacturing release.
Ensure successful execution of subsystem and system-level design reviews.
Drive application of Design-for-X (DfX) principles including manufacturability, reliability, serviceability, cost optimization, quality, and performance.
Partner with Program Managers and Engineering Leaders to execute complex development programs.
Manage engineering resources, schedules, budgets, priorities, and technical risks.
Drive timely delivery of program milestones and product releases.
Support executive reviews with status, risk mitigation plans, and resource requirements.
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and achieve program objectives.
Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for engineers.
Build organizational capability through recruiting, coaching, succession planning, and talent development.
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Drive technical excellence and engineering best practices across the organization.
Provide leadership on: Precision mechanical design, Opto-mechanical systems, Motion control mechanisms, Structural design, Thermal management, Vibration control, Contamination control, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Tolerance analysis.
Review and approve critical design decisions and subsystem architectures.
Ensure engineering rigor through design reviews, risk assessments, testing plans, and technical analysis.