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Sr. Mechanical Engineering Manager — Vacuum Systems

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/23/2026

Compensation

$181,000 - $307,700 per year

Master's with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202696.3% approval-2% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team focused on developing next-generation EUV light sources for reticle inspection products. This role is situated within KLA's RAPID division, which specializes in providing advanced inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The manager will oversee the mechanical development of precision hardware operating in extreme environments, ensuring high performance and reliability. Collaboration with various technical teams will be essential to drive innovation and improve product manufacturability.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred) or equivalent related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience developing complex hardware or capital equipment.
  • 5+ years of people management experience leading engineers through concept-to-release development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in vacuum/UHV design, precision mechanisms, and thermal-structural design.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team.
  • Own mechanical system architecture and delivery for EUV source subsystems.
  • Drive rigorous design review and release discipline.
  • Partner closely with various technical organizations to improve product performance.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for complex subsystem issues.
  • Manage supplier technical engagement for precision parts and subassemblies.
  • Embed safety-by-design into mechanical solutions.

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Kla Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

63

FY2026

Approval rate

96.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

84

FY2026

Entry-level share

7.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-2%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-79%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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