KLA · 17 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager — EUV Source Mechanical Development
Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $308K/yr
10+ years expKLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead mechanical development for next-generation EUV light source in reticle inspection products. This role involves managing a multidisciplinary mechanical team and ensuring the delivery of precision hardware operating in extreme environments.
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Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team; set technical direction, priorities, and execution plans to deliver on schedule, cost, and quality
Own mechanical system architecture and delivery for EUV source subsystems including: vacuum chambers and ultra-clean/UHV-compatible hardware; laser/mechanical integration and beam delivery mechanical packaging; collector mirror mounting/alignment mechanisms; plasma target delivery hardware; precision motion components; gas delivery mechanical interfaces; thermal management and structural dynamics
Drive rigorous design review and release discipline, including requirements definition, tolerance analysis, validation/qualification planning, and documentation quality
Partner closely with Technology, Optics, Systems, Production Development, Machine Controls, Manufacturing and Service organizations to improve cost, performance, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for complex subsystem issues; implement design improvements that increase availability and uptime
Manage supplier technical engagement for precision parts and subassemblies, including vendor selection, qualification, and issue resolution
Embed safety-by-design into mechanical solutions and enable people/machine safety service/production tooling (jigs, fixtures, alignment tools, handling/lifting concepts)
Occasional domestic/international travels may be required to support build/validation and customer-site readiness
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred) or equivalent related discipline
10+ years of experience developing complex hardware/capital equipment (semiconductor tools, precision vacuum systems, opto-mechanical equipment, aerospace-grade mechanisms, or similar)
5+ years of people management experience leading engineers through concept-to-release development
Demonstrated expertise in multiple of: vacuum/UHV design, precision mechanisms, rotating machinery/air bearings, thermal-structural design, vibration/dynamics, contamination-aware mechanical design, and design-for-manufacturability/serviceability
Strong cross-functional communication and leadership skills; ability to drive alignment across technical stakeholders and suppliers
Preferred
Experience with EUV-adjacent source or illumination subsystems, high-power laser-integrated hardware, or precision opto-mechanical alignment systems
Experience with cryogenic mechanisms and vacuum feedthroughs/seals designed for reliability and maintainability
Track record of production transfer and sustaining engineering support (tooling, procedures, and field escalation readiness)
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.
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