Manager, Mechanical Design Engineering (E)

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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows 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 KLAs Global Products Group (GPG) which is responsible for creating all of KLAs 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 Film and Scatterometry Technology (FaST) Division provides industry leading metrology solutions for worldwide semiconductor IC manufacturers. The FaST Division portfolio of metrology products includes hardware and software solutions for optical film thickness optical critical dimension (CD) composition and resistivity measurement systems. These products are essential for the IC manufacturers as they provide critical metrology capabilities for the development and implementation of their advanced IC processes. The FaST division is committed to support our customers to achieve performance entitlement of our solution and we effectively partner with our customers from their early research and development phase to the high volume in-line manufacturing implementation specific for their process needs. The division consists of a global team located in US Israel China and India.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineering Manager to lead a team of highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineers responsible for the architecture design development integration and release of advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology systems.

This leader will drive the execution of complex new product development programs develop engineering talent establish technical strategies and ensure the successful delivery of mechanical and opto-mechanical subsystems that meet performance quality reliability schedule and cost objectives.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical depth in precision mechanical systems with proven people leadership cross-functional influence and product execution expertise.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Engineering Leadership and Product Development

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical and opto-mechanical subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment.
• Guide teams through complete product development cycles including:
  • Requirements definition
  • Concept development
  • Architecture decisions
  • Detailed design
  • Analysis and simulation
  • Prototype development
  • Integration and validation
  • Manufacturing release

• Ensure successful execution of subsystem and system-level design reviews.
• Drive application of Design-for-X (DfX) principles including manufacturability reliability serviceability cost optimization quality and performance.
• Partner with Program Managers and Engineering Leaders to execute complex development programs.
• Manage engineering resources schedules budgets priorities and technical risks.
• rive timely delivery of program milestones and product releases.
• Support executive reviews with status risk mitigation plans and resource requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and achieve program objectives.
• Establish clear goals performance expectations and development plans for engineers.
• Build organizational capability through recruiting coaching succession planning and talent development.
• Foster a culture of innovation accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive technical excellence and engineering best practices across the organization.

Technical Oversight

• Provide leadership on:
  • Precision mechanical design
  • Opto-mechanical systems
  • Motion control mechanisms
  • Structural design
  • Thermal management
  • Vibration control
  • Contamination control
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Tolerance analysis

• Review and approve critical design decisions and subsystem architectures.
• Ensure engineering rigor through design reviews risk assessments testing plans and technical analysis.

Qualifications Desired

• Semiconductor inspection metrology lithography wafer processing or advanced manufacturing experience.
• CAD design tools such as Creo (Pro/E) SolidWorks or equivalent
• Familiar with manufacturing processes including machining sheet metal fabrication welding fabrication and castings.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including design principles machine elements materials and fabrication methods.
• Experience/knowledge in several of these areas: opto-mechanical systems/design vacuum systems design of inspection equipment or similar instruments motion controls electronics tooling & test fixture design FEA and simulation tools GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational skills detail oriented.
• Ability to adapt and persevere in the fast-paced semiconductor industry

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 5 years; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 12 years

Base Pay Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. 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. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 or at 1- to request accommodation.

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