The Senior Mechanical Engineer role at KLA's RAPID division focuses on developing next-generation semiconductor capital equipment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation and an ownership mindset, guiding complex engineering efforts from concept through manufacturing handoff. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables. The engineer will work on sophisticated mechanical and opto-mechanical inspection systems, emphasizing performance and manufacturability.

• Doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 2+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong technical expertise in structural/FEA analysis, modal & vibration analysis, thermal engineering, or fluid flow/CFD.
• Experience designing mechanical systems and extensive experience with CAD assemblies and detailed drawings.
• Proven track record of taking ownership of sophisticated engineering problems and delivering solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development from requirements definition through manufacturing release.
• Translate ambiguous or high-level requirements into clear, actionable engineering specifications.
• Perform and guide detailed engineering analyses, including structural analysis, modal and vibration analysis, thermal analysis, and fluid flow modeling.
• Design and optimize systems with a focus on vibration isolation and damping performance.
• Drive concept development, engineering studies, and design decisions, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Own subsystem or product-level deliverables, ensuring technical quality, schedule adherence, and accountability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, manufacturing, suppliers, and service teams.
• Support design reviews, validation, and system integration.
• Lead manufacturing handoff, including documentation, vendor engagement, and issue resolution during builds.

• 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.