klatencorMilpitas, CA
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
klatencorMilpitas, CA
today
Semiconductor and Related Device ManufacturingSemiconductor Machinery ManufacturingAll Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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In this role you will lead mechanical design for next‑gen wafer inspection tools, shaping subsystems from concept through testing and handoff. You’ll collaborate with systems and manufacturing teams to ensure robust, manufacturable solutions that meet SEMI standards and cost targets. You’ll perform thermal, vibrational, and FEA analyses to validate designs and drive continuous improvement. This position sits in a Central Engineering team at KLA, a leader in electronics manufacturing technology, offering opportunities to tackle hard problems at scale. You will contribute to innovative tool development that advances the semiconductor ecosystem. Compensation / Benefits medical dental vision 401(K) with company match employee stock purchase program (ESPP) tuition reimbursement program
Responsibilities:
Lead end-to-end design process (requirements, concept, design, testing, BOM, scheduling) Drive design best practices across cross-functional teams to meet specifications and manufacturability Perform thermal, vibration, FEA modeling and detailed CAD work (Creo Parametric) Create detailed drawings, assemble prototypes, conduct tests, and hand off to manufacturing Coordinate with Systems and Manufacturing engineers for system integration and testing Develop supporting docs (assembly and test procedures)
Key requirements:
Strong fundamentals in mechanics, thermodynamics, and structural analysis Ability to derive conceptual and detailed designs from requirements and assess feasibility Experience in assembly, testing, and issue resolution at prototype/system level Proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and welding symbols (AWS A2.4) Familiarity with carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and plastics Experience with machining, sheet metal, welding, plating processes 3D CAD modeling skills, preferably Creo Parametric Experience with FEA software (Pro/Mechanical, ANSYS) CFD analysis experience (ANSYS Icepak/Fluent/CFX) Strong organization, time management, and cross-functional collaboration Strong collaboration and communication Highly organized and efficient Problem-solving mindset Creo Parametric FEA (Pro/Mechanical, ANSYS) CFD (ANSYS Icepak/Fluent/CFX)
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Level
Manager
Location
Milpitas, CA
Occupation
Mechanical Engineers
Industry
Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
Posted
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