The Mechanical / Opto-Mechanical Engineer will lead initiatives aimed at reducing energy consumption and optimizing purge gas usage in advanced semiconductor equipment. This role combines physics-based modeling, optical and mechanical system design, and experimental validation to enhance tool efficiency while ensuring performance and reliability. The engineer will work closely with a team of experts to develop innovative solutions that address complex challenges in the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The position requires a strong background in mechanical design and fluid dynamics.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or opto-mechanical system design.
• Strong experience with CFD and thermal modeling tools such as ANSYS Fluent and COMSOL.
• Experience in mechanical design (CAD) and tolerance analysis.
• Understanding of gas flow dynamics and contamination control.
• Knowledge of optical system sensitivity to environmental factors.

• Develop multi-physics models to analyze gas flow behavior and purge efficiency.
• Simulate purge gas distribution and consumption to identify reduction opportunities.
• Design and optimize opto-mechanical assemblies to reduce reliance on purge gases.
• Collaborate with optics, systems, and process engineers to ensure performance integrity.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate modeling predictions.
• Drive initiatives to reduce purge gas consumption and overall tool energy usage.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to contribute to system-level architecture decisions.

• Employees at KLA are often offered competitive pay with bonuses, a 401(k) match, an employee stock purchase program, and financial perks like student-debt assistance, planning support, and group insurance discounts. Health and lifestyle benefits typically include medical/dental/vision, life and other voluntary coverages, paid time off and holidays, family leave, backup care, wellness rewards, gym discounts, and community-volunteering opportunities. Employees also get strong growth support through tuition reimbursement, KLA’s corporate learning center, education awards, and engineering certification programs.