The Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the design and development of precision mechanical systems for advanced semiconductor equipment within KLA's Film and Scatterometry Technology Division. This role requires translating product requirements into robust design solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring complex subsystems from concept to release. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and hands-on design experience, thriving in a fast-paced environment. The division focuses on providing critical metrology capabilities for semiconductor manufacturers worldwide.

• Doctorate or Master's Level Degree with relevant work experience of 0-2 years, or Bachelor's Level Degree with 3 years of work experience.
• Solid knowledge of precision machine design principles.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD modeling, preferably Creo or SolidWorks.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles and materials.
• Experience in opto-mechanical systems, vacuum systems, or similar instrumentation is preferred.

• Drive product and subsystem requirements definition and specification.
• Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate design concepts, risks, and tradeoffs.
• Develop conceptual and detailed mechanical designs, drawings, and models using 3D CAD tools.
• Perform engineering analyses, including fluid, thermal, vibration, and finite element analysis.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles to support robust design intent.
• Complete detailed tolerance stack-up analyses to validate performance and manufacturability.
• Lead and facilitate design reviews throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Coordinate procurement of prototype components and materials.
• Support prototype assembly, integration, and testing activities.
• Execute system-level integration and verification testing.

• 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.