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Mechanical Design Engineer

KLA

Location

Milpitas, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/15/2026

Compensation

$117,800 - $172,800 per year

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

Job description

The Mechanical Design Engineer at KLA will develop innovative mechanical design solutions that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. This role is part of the Film and Scatterometry Technology division, which focuses on advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The engineer will collaborate closely with various engineering disciplines throughout the product lifecycle. The position emphasizes the importance of precision design and integration with other engineering groups.

Requirements

  • Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years.
  • In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, sheet metal forming and 3D printing.
  • Basic/Intermediate knowledge of precision machine design.
  • Basic knowledge of vacuum systems is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of statics, mechanics of materials, fluid flow and heat transfer.
  • Experience in 3D solid modeling (Creo or Solidworks preferred).
  • Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Drive requirement specification.
  • Conduct feasibility studies.
  • Perform conceptual and detailed design, including detailed drawings using 3D solid modeling (ProE/Creo).
  • Conduct various analyses, such as fluid, thermal, vibrational, and FEA modeling.
  • Understand Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T).
  • Perform detailed tolerance stack-up analysis.
  • Hold design reviews throughout the design process.
  • Procure prototype parts.
  • Assemble and test prototypes.
  • Integrate and test systems.
  • Create assembly and test procedures.
  • Release documentation and handoff to manufacturing.
  • Work with other engineering groups to ensure flawless integration and testing.
  • Manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.
  • Address and resolve product issues throughout the product phases.

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 Aug 23, 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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