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KLA

Sr Opto-mechanical Design Engineer

milpitas, CA

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KLA lists this Sr Opto-mechanical Design Engineer opportunity in milpitas, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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 RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred

Qualifications

Drive design from beginning to end including requirements specification, feasibility studies, conceptual and detailed design, build and release to manufacturing

Develop and track cost and schedule

Generate detailed models and drawings, using 3D solid modeling (Creo)

Conduct various analysis, such as fluid, thermal, and vibrational, through both hand calcs and FEA modeling

Understand and use Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T)

Perform detailed tolerance stack-up analysis

Participate in and lead design reviews to obtain a peer-oriented design assessment throughout design process

Procure, assemble, and test prototype material

Support system integration and testing

Create assembly and test procedures

Generate documentation and support release and handoff to manufacturing.

Design challenges may include:

Low stress and high stability optomechanical & precision mechanism design

Design for functionality in ultra-clean environments, including in vacuum

Precision stage and actuation/adjustment design

Required Skills

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Minimum 3 years work experience in 3D solid modeling

Minimum 1 years work experience in FEA, GD&T

Strong background in the design of mechanisms.

Basic understanding of optical subsystems.

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

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 5 years

Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's 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.

participation in performance incentive programs

eligibility for additional benefits

medical

dental

vision

life

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

paid company holidays

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 to request accommodation.

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Worksite address

milpitas, CA, 95035, US

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