KLA Sr Mechanical Engineer 

United States, California, Milpitas 

801006168

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Design of precision components, modules and subsystems for ultra-high vacuum systems, focused on multidisciplinary and highly complex motion systems, to support the design of the next generation reticle inspection tools.

• Responsible for the complete design process, including:

  • Own full design cycle from defining mechanical architecture to developing manufacturing drawings, handling / improving prototypes and documentations.

  • Driving requirements specification

  • Conceptual and detailed design, detailed drawings, using 3D solid modeling (ProE/Creo)

  • Conducting various analysis, such as fluid, thermal, vibrational, and FEA modeling

  • Understanding of Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T)

  • Detailed tolerance stack-up analysis

  • Hold design reviews throughout design process

  • Procurement of prototype parts

  • Prototype assembly and testing

  • System integration and testing

  • Create assembly and test procedures

  • Documentation release and handoff to manufacturing.

• On-site management and coordination of system installations and commissioning activities:

  • Run daily meetings to plan activities for all individuals involved in the integration of system builds.

  • Assign resources and provide solutions on the floor to resolve issues with other engineering and facility teams.

  • Own and maintain the schedule for all tool installations and integration.

  • Work with multiple subsystem owners to arrange all engineering projects and tasks/activities on daily basis.

  • Be the single point of contact for suppliers, logistics, facilities, operations and other engineering teams to provide timely responses for urgent requests from the floor.

  • Some traveling will be required

• Support the following activities in the mechanical designprocess:

  • Work with cross-functional teams to establish tool requirements /specifications.

  • Feasibility studies

  • Cost and scheduling

  • Planning and scheduling design reviews throughout DfX process

  • Assist with prototype assembly and testing

  • Address and resolve product issues through all phases

Abilities & Experience

• Strong leadership, communication and problem solving skills.

• Minimum 4 years work experience in 3D solid modeling

• Background in the design of mechanisms.

• Basic understanding of optical subsystems.

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

• Participate in and lead design reviews to obtain a peer-oriented design assessment.

• Contribute to team effort to accomplish overall objectives as needed.

• Demonstrate perseverance and a drive to be better.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, mahine elements, materials, fabrication methods.

• Must be proficient with solid CAD (ProEngineer/Creo skill strongly preferred).

• Experience in several of these areas is desirable: opto-mechanical systems, ultra-high vacuum systems, design of inspection equipment or similar instruments, motion controls, electronics, data acquisition systems such as Labview, measurement instrumentation, tooling & test fixture design, supplier management, new product introduction, manufacturing support

• Should have experience in thermal, structural analysis and fluid flow modeling (Pro/Mechanica, ANSYS, CF Design skill strongly preferred).

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 2 years, Master's Level Degree or work experience of 4 years, Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 5 years