This role involves contributing to the Sensitivity and Throughput Roadmap for KLA's Broadband Plasma and Rapid Divisions. The position requires collaboration with Research Scientists, Optics Engineers, and Mechanical Engineers to develop R&D Inspection Benches for validating new inspection methods. These benches will be used to run inspections on customer wafers and reticles, influencing the adoption of new technologies. The focus is on precision mechanical design and optical alignment to meet critical inspection requirements.

• Proven track record of precision mechanical design.
• Hands-on experience is a MUST.
• Curiosity is a MUST.
• Experience with Pro/E and ANSYS are highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Optical Systems is highly preferred.
• Doctorate degree with no experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.

• Obtain a thorough understanding of the fundamental physics behind new proposed inspection methods.
• Collaborate with Optics Engineers to develop layouts and detailed designs for R&D Inspection Benches.
• Perform optical alignment on the developed benches.
• Drive the design of precision mechanisms and vibration control to meet inspection requirements.
• Select key modules such as light sources, optics, sensors, and cameras.
• Run actual inspections on customer wafers and reticles using the developed benches.
• Communicate results and recommendations to Product teams and Marketing.

• 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.