Mechatronic/Controls Engineer - Precision Motion Subsystems

KLA•Milpitas, CA

12d

About The Position

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. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Responsibilities Design subsystems for precision-motion platforms used in wafer inspection machines. Complete design process including requirements, scheduling, design, analysis, prototype testing, and release. Conduct various analyses and simulations, such as dynamics, vibration, FEA and control design using Matlab/Simulink/python to predict product performances before parts manufacturing. Deep knowledge of linear control, observers, and feed forward technics Experience with controlling Linear motion XY systems. DSP programming skills are advantage. Drive system integration, prototype testing, and handoff to manufacturing. Collaborate with other engineering groups such as Systems Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure seamless integration at the system level. During prototype testing, be the lead in servo control, Firmware, and SW Engineers to resolve any issues and optimize performance. Preferred Qualifications Motion control and servo systems design Signal processing and analysis using Matlab and Python Experience in simulations and system dynamics (Simulink) Experience in vibration analysis and accelerometers. Design experience of positioning systems Implementation of high-resolution feedback sensors Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical design. Background in semiconductor is advantage. Good communication and presentation skills Experience with writing requirements and test plans Ownership and leadership skills PhD with at least three years' experience; or master's degree with at least six years' experience; or bachelor's degree with at least eight years' experience

Requirements

Deep knowledge of linear control, observers, and feed forward technics
Experience with controlling Linear motion XY systems.
Phd degree
Master's degree with at least three years' experience
Bachelor's degree with at least five years' experience

Nice To Haves

DSP programming skills are advantage.
Motion control and servo systems design
Signal processing and analysis using Matlab and Python
Experience in simulations and system dynamics (Simulink)
Experience in vibration analysis and accelerometers.
Design experience of positioning systems
Implementation of high-resolution feedback sensors
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mechanical design.
Background in semiconductor is advantage.
Good communication and presentation skills
Experience with writing requirements and test plans
Ownership and leadership skills
PhD with at least three years' experience; or master's degree with at least six years' experience; or bachelor's degree with at least eight years' experience

Responsibilities

Design subsystems for precision-motion platforms used in wafer inspection machines.
Complete design process including requirements, scheduling, design, analysis, prototype testing, and release.
Conduct various analyses and simulations, such as dynamics, vibration, FEA and control design using Matlab/Simulink/python to predict product performances before parts manufacturing.
Drive system integration, prototype testing, and handoff to manufacturing.
Collaborate with other engineering groups such as Systems Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure seamless integration at the system level.
During prototype testing, be the lead in servo control, Firmware, and SW Engineers to resolve any issues and optimize performance.