JobsOpto-Mechanical Design Engineer
Location
Milpitas, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/10/2026
Compensation
$141,300 - $240,200 per year
PhD Entry-Level
Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.8%·Filings 803·New hires 321·
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·FY 2025Job description
The role involves designing, prototyping, and building the next generation of broadband plasma wafer inspection opto-mechanical assemblies. The position is part of KLA's Broadband Plasma Division, which focuses on market-leading patterned wafer optical inspection systems. The team collaborates with various engineering disciplines to ensure the best product outcomes and smooth product launches. Candidates should have a strong background in opto-mechanical design and experience with CAD tools.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree with 3 years of related work experience, Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience.
- Proficiency in CAD and simulation packages, preferably Creo and ANSYS.
- A track record of successful opto-mechanical designs from requirements to production.
- Knowledge of tolerance analysis, optical mounting, and actuator selection.
- Experience with heat transfer and structural simulations is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and build opto-mechanical assemblies for wafer inspection.
- Use CAD and simulation tools to guide and implement designs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, optical, electrical, and software engineers.
- Work with manufacturing and support organizations to ensure smooth product launches.
- Help resolve product issues as they arise.
Benefits
- 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.
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