Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer – Product Development

Description Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, prototype testing the next generation wafer inspection equipment.
• Create innovative designs involving a combination of precision mechanisms, vacuum systems, vibration isolation, advanced tooling, and electronic packaging.
• Design robust mechanical components, modules, and subsystems.
• Work with cross‑functional engineering teams, including systems, manufacturing, and service engineers, to derive subsystem requirements and conduct design reviews.
• Generate, review, and release comprehensive engineering drawings and documentation to ensure a seamless transition from design to production.
• Deliver working solutions by collaborating closely with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure smooth integration and testing at both subsystem and system levels.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships for component fabrication, manufacturing process transfer, and qualification.

• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and 2D mechanical drawing; experience with PTC Creo is preferred.
• Experience in tolerance analysis, GD&T, and error budgeting.
• Experience with mechanical design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, etc.
• Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools for thermal, structural, and modal analyses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills; ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly desired: semiconductor equipment design, precision mechanical design, vacuum system design, or structural and/or thermal FEA (ANSYS or COMSOL).
• Full‑time onsite is required.

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years;
Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years;
Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years.

Base Pay Range: $ - $ Annually
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Location:

USA-CA-Milpitas - KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.

If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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.