Mechanical Engineer (vacuum systems)

Base Pay Range: $111,300.00 - $189,200.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Company Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

Group/Division

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing complex system problems across optics, high vacuum systems, software, electronics, mechanics, robotics, motions systems. He or she will work closely with hardware, software and algorithm engineers to ensure the overall success of the integration work, perform validation tests, generate test reports and participate in design modifications to improve subsystem and system performance.

• Daily responsibilities. This person will define requirements for our industry leading vacuum platform including critical vacuum components, pneumatics, wiring, EMO diagrams, interlock matrix. He or she will provide oversight and collaboration with the state of the art vendors to make sure design meets or exceeds requirements. It is essential for the team success that this innovative person can remove obstacles, address questions, and maintain and efficiently resolve open issues lists.

  • Design and build ultra-clean vacuum systems, including analysis, components selection, hardware and software integration and operation.

  • Design and analyze vacuum systems in order to integrate it with other critical equipment.

  • Conduct feasibility studies and testing on new and modified designs. Direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.

  • Play integral role in coordinating design aspects between multiple internal groups and key vendors.

  • Take responsibility for the system development process, from requirements specification to analysis, prototyping, testing, debugging, writing assembly procedures.

• Responsible for the complete design process, including:

  • Own full design cycle from defining mechanical architecture to developing manufacturing drawings, handling / improving prototypes and documentations.

  • Driving requirements specification

  • Conceptual and detailed design, detailed drawings, using 3D solid modeling (ProE/Creo)

  • Hold design reviews throughout design process

  • System integration and testing

  • Create assembly and test procedures

  • Documentation release and handoff to manufacturing.

• Support the following activities in the mechanical design process:

  • Work with cross-functional teams to establish tool requirements / specifications. 

  • Feasibility studies

  • Cost and scheduling

  • Planning and scheduling design reviews throughout DfX process

  • Assist with prototype assembly and testing.

• Address and resolve product issues through all phases.

Abilities & Experience

• Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills.

• Minimum 4 years work experience in 3D solid modeling

• Proficiency with vacuum systems controls

• Background in the design of mechanisms.

• Basic understanding of optical subsystems.

• Familiar with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding fabrication and castings.

• Participate in and lead design reviews to obtain a peer-oriented design assessment.

• Contribute to team effort to accomplish overall objectives as needed.

• Demonstrate perseverance and a drive to be better.

Minimum Qualifications

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

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following:  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, and family care and bonding leave.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.