KLA · 4 hours ago
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $229K/yr
8+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will design, analyze, and build ultra-clean high vacuum systems and provide solutions for precision mechanisms and control, ensuring high-quality design processes and documentation.
ElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, analyze and build ultra-clean high vacuum systems, including analysis, components selection, hardware and software system integration and operation
Provide solutions to various structural and system dynamics for precision mechanisms and control, and advance material selection and tooling
Direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication
Participate in architecture conceptual design, designing and building hardware and test fixtures for concept validation
Perform first order hand calculations and computer simulations to verify functionality of parts and mechanism. Work cross-functionally and drive implementation of design best practices into product design
Write test, alignment, manufacturing procedures, service manuals, etc
Responsible for the design process, from requirements specification at the component level, analysis, prototyping, testing, debugging, and writing assembly procedures
Provide design information to drafting for packaging documentation
Qualification
Required
Must have good understanding of physics and mechanics
Must be able to generate system level concept for complicated mechanical systems with all-around consideration and possess analytical skills to assess impact of designs at a system level
Must be able to carry out high-level mechanical design, testing and troubleshooting
Good communication and team working skills are required
Familiar with mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, etc
Must be proficient in 3D solid modeling CAD. Strongly prefer ProE/Creo
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years
Preferred
8+ years of design experience in some of the following areas is desirable: Semiconductor equipment or similar instruments; precision mechanisms in ultraclean vacuum system, cryogenic system, electron beam optic-mechanical design, vibration isolation, and electronic packaging
Experience structure/vibration analysis and thermal analysis is desirable
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
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
Paid company holidays
Family care and bonding leave
Company
KLA
Kla creates tools and services that promote innovation in the electronics industry.
10001+ employees
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