Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at KLA Corporation — CAN | Base Career

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Job Description And Preferred Qualifications

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for developing innovative mechanical design solutions that meet demanding performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

This role spans the full product lifecycle—from requirements definition and feasibility through prototype validation and manufacturing release—and involves close collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

will include:

Driving requirement specification

Conduct feasibility studies

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

Conducting various analysis, such as fluid, thermal, vibrational, and FEA modeling

Understanding Of Geometric Tolerancing (Gd&T)

Detailed tolerance stack-up analysis

Hold design reviews throughout design process

Procurement of prototype parts

Prototype assembly and testing

System integration and testing

Create assembly and test procedures

Documentation release and handoff to manufacturing.

These tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as Optics engineers, Systems engineers and Manufacturing + Service engineers to ensure flawless integration and test at the subsystem and system level.

Work closely with and manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.

Address and resolve product issues through the product phases.

Design challenges may also include:

Precision design with large tolerance stack-ups

Ultra-high vacuum design

Qualifications Desired

In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, sheet metal forming and 3D printing

Driving requirements specification

Solid knowledge of precision machine design

Basic knowledge of vacuum systems

Solid understanding of statics, mechanics of materials, fluid flow and heat transfer

Experience in 3D solid modeling (Creo or Solidworks preferred.)

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

Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods.

Experience/knowledge in several of these areas: opto-mechanical systems, vacuum systems, design of inspection equipment or similar instruments, motion controls, electronics, tooling & test fixture design, supplier management, new product introduction, manufacturing support

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Desire to contribute to team efforts to accomplish overall objective.

Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task, detail oriented.

Ability to adapt and persevere in the fast-paced semiconductor industry

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5+ years; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 8+ years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 12+ years

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

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Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.

We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Understanding Of Geometric Tolerancing (Gd&T)

Qualifications Desired

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