1000 KLA Corporation
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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer KLA Corp

141K–240K
Onsite · San Jose, California
Posted July 29, 2026
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Overview

KLA seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical redesign of semiconductor inspection modules. This role drives technical leadership across product lifecycle while mentoring engineers and influencing product direction. The ideal candidate excels in precision mechanical design and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance inspection systems.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Lead development of complex UHV and HV mechanical systems and assemblies
  • 2Own subsystem architecture and requirements flow-down
  • 3Drive redesign initiatives improving performance and manufacturability
  • 4Perform tolerance analysis and define GD&T strategies
  • 5Execute structural thermal vibration vacuum reliability analyses
  • 6Lead design reviews and develop mitigation plans for technical risks
  • 7Partner with Systems Electrical Manufacturing to ensure integration
  • 8Build relationships with suppliers and oversee fabrication processes
  • 9Lead root-cause investigations for field and integration issues
  • 10Develop qualification strategies and validate subsystem performance
  • 11Mentor junior engineers and establish engineering best practices

Requirements11

  • 1Doctorate (Academic) or 3 years Master's degree with 8 years experience
  • 2Expertise in precision mechanical design for semiconductor capital equipment
  • 3Extensive knowledge of UHV systems vacuum hardware contamination control
  • 4Strong understanding of high-voltage integration electrical isolation feedthroughs
  • 5Advanced GD&T tolerance analysis error budgeting structural mechanics experience
  • 6Proven track record leading multidisciplinary technical projects
  • 7Hands-on experience with Creo/ProE CAD tools
  • 8Vibration measurement and analysis troubleshooting for precision systems
  • 9Statistical data analysis and engineering data presentation skills
  • 10Semiconductor equipment electron beam systems vacuum experience preferred
  • 11Minimum 8 years Bachelor's degree equivalent experience required

Salary Insight

$141 - $240k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationSan Jose, California

Required Skills

UHV system designHigh‑voltage mechanical integrationGD&TTolerance analysisFEAThermal analysisModal analysisCreep analysisStress relaxationStructural mechanics
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