The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will join KLA's Central Engineering team in Milpitas, focusing on the development of multi-axis motion systems for wafer scanning. This role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines to optimize performance and reliability of electro-mechanical systems. The engineer will be responsible for creating detailed designs, conducting simulations, and ensuring successful transitions to manufacturing. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the semiconductor industry.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with experience in motion systems, precision mechanics or mechatronics.
• Proficient in Creo/Solidworks or similar 3D CAD modeling tools with several years of work experience.
• Proficient in structural, thermal, and vibration/modal FEA.
• DFM experience with machining, sheet metals, and castings.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Python or Matlab.

• Collaborate with multi-functional teams such as controls engineers, systems engineers, and manufacturing engineers to develop concepts and iterate on designs.
• Present design reviews, procure prototypes, and oversee vendors for various parts and assemblies.
• Create test plans, drive prototype testing, and oversee system integration to ensure performance and reliability.
• Develop procedures for assembly of various systems to ensure successful transition to manufacturing.
• Design parts and assemblies using Creo/SolidWorks and generate drawings with GD&T for high performance wafer positioning stages.
• Perform analysis and simulations to optimize components and assemblies for stiffness, damping, accuracy, and manufacturability.
• Analyze and select components such as bearings and motors, supporting selection with relevant analysis.

• 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.