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Mechanical Design Engineer (vacuum system)

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/14/2026

Compensation

$117,800 - $200,300 per year

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

Job description

The role involves leading the mechanical design, integration, and validation of complex multi-chamber subsystems within KLA's Global Products Group. The team focuses on ensuring structural stability, precision performance, and robust contamination control in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Candidates will work closely with various engineering disciplines to achieve seamless system-level integration. This position requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and a commitment to innovation in the semiconductor industry.

Requirements

  • MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field such as Applied Physics or Materials Science.
  • 8–12+ years of experience in mechanical design and integration of complex systems.
  • Strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles including precision design and contamination control.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD/PLM workflows and experience with analysis tools like ANSYS or COMSOL.
  • Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and clear technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mechanical design, integration, and validation of complex, multi-chamber subsystems.
  • Design and develop ultra-clean vacuum system hardware and components.
  • Drive structural, thermal, fluid, and vibrational analyses to optimize component performance.
  • Collaborate closely with optics, metrology, electrical, and software teams for subsystem compatibility.
  • Plan, execute, and oversee test activities including instrumentation and data analysis.

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 Jul 17, 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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