KLA Sr Mechanical Design Engineer - Wafer Positioning Stages 

United States, California, Milpitas 

909830467

• Collaborate with multi-functional team such as, controls engineers, systems engineers, and manufacturing engineers to develop concept, details, and iterate on design to optimize performance

• Present design reviews, procure prototypes, & work with vendors for various parts, assemblies, motors, bearings, etc.

• Design parts, assemblies using Creo/SolidWorks and generate drawings with GD&T for high performance wafer positioning/motion stages, wafer chucks, and related tooling

• Perform analysis and simulations, such as structural, thermal, vibration/modal FEAs to optimizecomponents/assembliesfor stiffness, damping, accuracy, and manufacturability

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field with experience in motion systems, precision mechanics, or mechatronics

• Proficient in Creo/SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD modeling tools with several years of work experience and in structural, thermal, and vibration/modal FEA

• DFM experience with machining, sheet metals, and castings; knowledge of data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB

Nice to have:

• Experience with feedback systems involving high resolution optical encoders/laser interferometers, linear motors, linear guides, air bearings, etc.

• Design experience of dynamic X,Y sub-micron positioning stages; vibration and modal testing using accelerometers, impact hammer, etc.

• Semiconductor capital equipment design experience

• Vibration isolation system, motion control, Simulink, PID servo tuning