The mid-career mechanical design engineer will focus on sustaining programs for RAPID, ensuring the success of legacy systems still in high volume manufacturing. This role involves supporting the design, fabrication, and performance characterization of opto-mechanical modules and precision mechanical mechanisms. The engineer will build technical relationships with vendors and will have the opportunity to learn and eventually own the design process from concept through manufacturing. Collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and new product introduction teams is essential.

• Doctorate degree with no related work experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.
• Proficiency in 3D solid modeling CAD, preferably ProE/Creo.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work in a concurrent engineering environment.
• Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.

• Sustain the design and performance of opto-mechanical modules and precision mechanical mechanisms.
• Develop innovative designs involving precision mechanisms and Ultra High Vacuum systems.
• Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, and error budgeting.
• Perform thermal analysis including heat transfer and temperature gradients.
• Build vendor relationships for component fabrication and manufacturing process transfer.
• Take projects from design concept through manufacturing build, addressing issues throughout all product phases.

• 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.