Senior Mechanical Engineer (R&D)

at  KLA

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 Surfscan group includes a team of engineers, technology development, apps engineers and product marketing focused on technology that enables wafer, IC and equipment manufacturers to develop, qualify and monitor their process tools. Defects and process non-uniformities detected on Surfscan equipment allow for early identification of yield excursions. The flagship Surfscan products include the SPx platforms for wafer surface quality and wafer defect inspection tools and systems for inspection of polished wafers, epi wafers and engineered substrates during the wafer fabrication process.
Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Design mechanical structures, isolations, electronic racks, and stages to support the development of next generation wafer inspection tools.
• Be responsible for the entire design process, including initial requirements, feasibility studies, cost analysis, scheduling, conceptual and detailed design, creation of detailed drawings, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, prototype testing, and handoff to manufacturing.
• Conduct analysis and simulations, including structural, thermal, vibration/modal Finite Element Analyses (FEAs).
• Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams, including electronics engineers, systems engineers, and manufacturing/serving engineers, to ensure seamless integration and testing at both subsystem and system levels.
• Develop supporting documentation, such as assembly and test procedures, and actively address and resolve product issues throughout the different phases of development.

Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, encompassing design principles, drawing specifications, materials selection, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), and fabrication methods.
• Prior experience in structure design, sheet metal, motion, temperature control, vibration isolation, semiconductor equipment, metrology, and instrumentation is desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of growing in a collaborative, dynamic environment.
• Able to travel to US.

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 6 years
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employe

• Design mechanical structures, isolations, electronic racks, and stages to support the development of next generation wafer inspection tools.
• Be responsible for the entire design process, including initial requirements, feasibility studies, cost analysis, scheduling, conceptual and detailed design, creation of detailed drawings, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, prototype testing, and handoff to manufacturing.
• Conduct analysis and simulations, including structural, thermal, vibration/modal Finite Element Analyses (FEAs).
• Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams, including electronics engineers, systems engineers, and manufacturing/serving engineers, to ensure seamless integration and testing at both subsystem and system levels.
• Develop supporting documentation, such as assembly and test procedures, and actively address and resolve product issues throughout the different phases of development