Mechanical Design Engineer

Requirements

• Experience in electro-mechanical or semiconductor capital equipment design
• Exposure to precision machining and high-vacuum or high-temperature systems
• Familiarity with DFM/DFA principles, precision machining, and fabrication processes (machining, sheet metal, welding, additive)
• Working knowledge of FEA tools for structural and thermal simulations
• Experience with material compatibility and CTE/heat expansion/contraction
• Ability to develop system schematics and flow diagrams (P&ID)
• Experience managing supplier design requirements and outsourced subsystems
• Experience in thermal modeling and stress/strain modeling.
• Exposure to Mechanical AI and to use AI agents/workflow to expedite mechanical design
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience and Scope
• Independently executes sustaining and new development mechanical design activities
• Owns design, release, and lifecycle management of mechanical subsystems and components
• Contributes to integration, testing, and qualification of complex subsystems
• Participates in prototype test planning and validation of critical components
• Provides input to material acceptance criteria and supplier deliverables
• Demonstrates hands-on capability in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause resolution
• Prepares test procedures, alignment instructions, manufacturing documentation, and service manuals
• Working Environment
• Semiconductor equipment development environment with exposure to: Cleanroom protocol

Benefits

Additional Information

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 The SensArray division is the world leading provider of in situ processing measurement and control solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides measurement and control solutions to both semiconductor fabs and mask shops to ensure that yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing SensArray business unit is dedicate to support customer R&D phase as well as HVM with in-situ thermal process control. SensArray business unit enable APC (Automated Process Control) to improve process optimization and yield improvement. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications Job Description Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystem architectures using Creo and/or SolidWorks Own the complete mechanical design lifecycle , including: Requirements definition and feasibility studies Conceptual and detailed design Prototype build, test, and system integration Manufacturing release and sustaining support Create, maintain, and release engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, specifications, installation layouts) Manage product data, configurations, and revision control using PLM systems (Intralink, Enovia) Create, maintain, and release engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs, and specifications Perform tolerance analysis, GD&T, and error budgeting to ensure robust and manufacturable designs Conduct engineering analyses including thermal, structural, vibration, and basic FEA Support and develop CNC machining programs (G-code) for precision components Design and integrate mechanical, fluidic, and electro-mechanical subsystems (pumps, valves, tubing, optics, sensors, motion elements) Develop P&ID-style schematics and system layouts based on product and customer requirements Select materials with emphasis on silicon properties, thermal behavior, chemical compatibility, and mechanical performance Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers on DFM/DFA, fabrication methods, and cost optimization Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis , including tolerance stack-up and fit issues Generate and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs/COs) ensuring traceability and configuration control Define system-level requirements including facility interfaces, layout constraints, utilities, and serviceability Participate in and lead design reviews , ensuring alignment with quality, reliability, and safety standards

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