Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Precision Systems
About The Position
KLA is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to develop precision motion systems and complex mechanical assemblies for next-generation semiconductor equipment. The role involves owning designs from concept through detailed design, prototype development, testing, and product release. The engineer will create CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation; analyze and optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability; and troubleshoot and improve prototype and production hardware. The position works closely with multidisciplinary teams and contributes to technical decisions and future product designs.
Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
- Experience designing complex mechanical systems, precision equipment, automated machinery, robotics, instrumentation, aerospace systems, optical systems, medical devices, or similar technologies.
- Strong mechanical design fundamentals, including tolerancing, materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanism design.
- Experience with CAD tools such as Creo, NX, SolidWorks, or similar.
- Experience performing engineering analysis, including FEA, vibration, thermal, or structural analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for developing innovative engineering solutions.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- Minimum related work experience: 3 years with a doctorate, 6 years with a master's degree, or 8 years with a bachelor's degree.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with precision positioning or motion systems.
- Experience with precision mechanisms, flexures, or machine design.
- Experience with structural dynamics and vibration analysis.
- Experience with optical, semiconductor, metrology, aerospace, or high-technology equipment.
- Experience with design for manufacturability and product development.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop precision mechanical systems, mechanisms, and motion platforms for advanced semiconductor equipment.
- Own designs from initial concept through detailed design, prototype development, testing, and product release.
- Create 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
- Perform engineering analysis to evaluate and optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Troubleshoot, test, and improve prototypes and production hardware.
- Collaborate with systems, controls, software, manufacturing, and physics teams to solve technical challenges.
- Contribute ideas to improve system performance, accuracy, reliability, and cost.
- Influence technical decisions and help shape future product designs.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Student debt assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Development and career growth opportunities and programs.
- Financial planning benefits.
- Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program.
- Paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Family care and bonding leave.
- Performance incentive programs may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
