Sr. Mechanical Engineer
KLA - Milpitas, CA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at KLA, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of precision components, modules, and subsystems for ultra-high vacuum systems, particularly focusing on multidisciplinary and highly complex motion systems. This position is integral to the creation of next-generation reticle inspection tools, which are essential for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. You will be responsible for the complete design process, which includes defining mechanical architecture, developing manufacturing drawings, and improving prototypes. Your expertise will be crucial in driving requirements specification and conducting various analyses, such as fluid, thermal, vibrational, and finite element analysis (FEA) modeling. You will utilize your strong understanding of Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T) and perform detailed tolerance stack-up analysis. Throughout the design process, you will hold design reviews, procure prototype parts, and oversee prototype assembly and testing. Additionally, you will manage system integration and testing, create assembly and test procedures, and ensure proper documentation release and handoff to manufacturing. In this role, you will also be responsible for on-site management and coordination of system installations and commissioning activities. This includes running daily meetings to plan activities for all individuals involved in the integration of system builds, assigning resources, and providing solutions to resolve issues with other engineering and facility teams. You will maintain the schedule for all tool installations and integration, acting as the single point of contact for suppliers, logistics, facilities, operations, and other engineering teams to ensure timely responses for urgent requests from the floor. Your collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential in establishing tool requirements and specifications, conducting feasibility studies, and planning and scheduling design reviews throughout the Design for Excellence (DfX) process. You will also assist with prototype assembly and testing, addressing and resolving product issues through all phases of the project.
Responsibilities
- Design precision components, modules, and subsystems for ultra-high vacuum systems.
- Own the full design cycle from defining mechanical architecture to developing manufacturing drawings.
- Drive requirements specification and conduct various analyses such as fluid, thermal, vibrational, and FEA modeling.
- Understand Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T) and perform detailed tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Hold design reviews throughout the design process and procure prototype parts.
- Oversee prototype assembly and testing, as well as system integration and testing.
- Create assembly and test procedures and release documentation to manufacturing.
- Manage on-site system installations and commissioning activities, including running daily meetings and assigning resources.
- Act as the single point of contact for suppliers, logistics, facilities, operations, and other engineering teams.
- Support cross-functional teams in establishing tool requirements and specifications, conducting feasibility studies, and planning design reviews.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years work experience in 3D solid modeling.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Background in the design of mechanisms and basic understanding of optical subsystems.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding fabrication, and castings.
- Experience in thermal, structural analysis, and fluid flow modeling (Pro/Mechanica, ANSYS, CF Design skill preferred).
- Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, and fabrication methods.
- Proficiency with solid CAD (ProEngineer/Creo skill strongly preferred).
- Experience in opto-mechanical systems, ultra-high vacuum systems, design of inspection equipment, motion controls, electronics, and data acquisition systems.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in supplier management and new product introduction.
- Familiarity with measurement instrumentation and tooling & test fixture design.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance and other voluntary benefits.
- 401(K) plan with company matching.
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
- Student debt assistance and tuition reimbursement program.
- Development and career growth opportunities.
- Financial planning benefits.
- Wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP).
- Paid time off and paid company holidays.
- Family care and bonding leave.
