Mechanical Engineer Intern

KLA•Milpitas, CA

About The Position

KLA’s Semiconductor Products and Customers business unit designs, builds, and sells inspection, metrology, and analytics systems used by chip manufacturers. The e-Beam division provides high-resolution insights into defects and critical locations on wafers, helping customers identify yield-impacting issues and correct manufacturing processes. As a Mechanical Engineer Intern, you will learn how advanced semiconductor tools work and own a design project that will be delivered to the team. You will design and document a functional subsystem for an e-beam tool, or tooling and fixtures that support tool build, alignment, testing, or service. The work includes creating CAD models and drawings, validating designs through engineering analysis, collaborating on prototypes, and presenting your results to the engineering team.

Requirements

Pursuing a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Strong foundation in mechanical design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with 3D CAD, such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
Hands-on build experience, such as through a lab, design team, or personal projects.
Clear communication skills and curiosity about how complex systems work.
Less than 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Design, model, and document a functional subsystem for an e-beam tool or tooling and fixtures that support tool build, alignment, testing, or service.
Create 3D CAD models and production-ready 2D drawings using GD&T.
Run engineering analyses, such as tolerance stack-ups, structural, thermal, or vibration analysis, to validate designs.
Work with suppliers and the machine shop on prototypes; assemble, test, and iterate on them.
Present the design and results to the engineering team at the end of the internship.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
401(k) with company matching (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
Student debt assistance (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
Tuition reimbursement program (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
Development and career growth opportunities and programs (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
Financial planning benefits (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program (EAP) (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
Paid time off and paid company holidays (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
Family care and bonding leave (interns are eligible for some listed benefits).
Performance incentive programs may be available.