Precision Mechanical Design Engineer

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. Our 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.

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chip makers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next‑generation devices to volume production quickly and cost‑effectively. KLA’s Global Products Group (GPG) is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products and is looking for the best and the brightest research scientists, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers.

Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization, comprising nine Centers‑of‑Excellence in disciplines such as Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering.

Are you a seasoned Precision Mechanical Engineer ready to take on exciting challenges? Join our multi‑disciplinary team at KLA, where you'll help design groundbreaking mechatronics systems for semiconductor inspection and metrology tools. In this role with our Central Engineering team you will grow in all aspects of precision motion systems, including modeling, prototyping, FEA, and coding for data analysis and visualization.

• Model, design, and prototype high‑performance linear and rotary motion systems.
• Develop, build, and test precision mechatronics subsystems.
• Use analytical and numerical methods for design decision making.
• Drive concept generation and design trade‑off studies to balance technical challenges and customer needs.

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with high precision mechanical hardware is required.
• Experience in either precision machine design or motion control is required.
• Willingness to grow in areas such as vibrations, controls, and Electromagnetics.
• Experience doing finite element analysis.
• Knowledge of MATLAB or LabVIEW and Python.
• Enjoy hands‑on challenges, collaboration, and delivering great results.
• Experience with CAD and a passion for design.
• Willingness for occasional domestic and international travel dependent on business needs (not to exceed 20%).

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience;
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years;
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years

Base Pay Range: $97,000.00 – $ Annually

Primary

Location:

USA‑MI‑Ann Arbor‑KLA

KLA’s total rewards package may include participation in performance incentive programs, eligibility for additional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, a 401(k) with company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, development and career growth opportunities, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits such as an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off, paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at  or at +1‑408‑352‑2808 to request accommodation.