The Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer at KLA will develop precision optical and mechanical subsystems for advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment. This role is part of the KLA Services team, which focuses on maximizing the value of KLA assets through technical support and engineering solutions. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with various engineering teams to design, analyze, and validate high-performance opto-mechanical systems. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and optics, who are passionate about innovative solutions in optical instrumentation.

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant industry, research, or laboratory experience.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant industry experience in precision mechanical or opto-mechanical design.
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering and precision system design.

• Design and develop precision opto-mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems.
• Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Perform structural, thermal, vibration, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and tolerance analyses to support design decisions.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, and troubleshooting, documentation release.
• Partner with optical engineers to align and integrate lenses, mirrors, lasers, detectors, and other optical components.
• Maintain optical alignment and positioning tolerances at the micron level to achieve system performance requirements.
• Develop optical mounting solutions that provide stability under thermal and mechanical loading conditions.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support manufacturing, supplier interactions, and product release activities.

• 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.