Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

The SensArray business unit within KLA is dedicated to supporting the R&D and High Volume Manufacturing phases of customers' processes. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing precision mechanical components and assemblies used in semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop precision mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems using Creo and SolidWorks.
• Ledesigns from concept through release, including feasibility studies, prototyping, testing, integration, and manufacturing support.
• Compose and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, layouts, and ECOs.
• Develop, program, modify, and optimize CNC machine programs using G-code and M-code to manufacture precision components.
• Lead product configuration and revision control using PLM tools such as Intralink or Enovia.
• Conduct structural, thermal, vibration, and basic FEA analysis.
• Design and integrate electro-mechanical, fluidic, optical, and motion-control subsystems.
• Develop system schematics and layouts based on product and customer requirements.
• Select materials based on thermal, chemical, and mechanical performance requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing and suppliers to improve quality, cost, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, solve, root cause analysis, and design improvements.
• Lead and participate in design reviews to ensure quality, reliability, and safety standards are met.

Requirements

• Independently implement sustaining and new product development projects.
• Own mechanical subsystem design, release, and lifecycle support.
• Support system integration, testing, qualification, and validation activities.
• Develop test procedures, manufacturing documentation, and service instructions.
• Drive solving and root cause investigations for complex technical issues.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to deliver solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Independent implementation of sustaining and new product development projects; owning mechanical subsystem design, release, and lifecycle support; collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to deliver solutions.
• Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of silicon wafer materials, wafer handling practices, and semiconductor manufacturing processes; strong knowledge of CNC programming languages, including G-code and M-code; familiarity with precision machining, vacuum systems, and thermal management; proficiency with material compatibility, thermal expansion, and precision mechanical design; exposure to thermal, stress, and strain modeling; strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills; understanding of material behavior in precision and temperature-sensitive applications.

Skills

• Proficiency with Creo (preferred) and SolidWorks, generate engineering drawings, GD&T, and documentation practices.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing or cleanroom environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually
• Additional benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, family care and bonding leave.