Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

Job Description:

• Design of precision components, modules and subsystems focused in optic mounting, actuating, and alignment, to support the design of cutting edge reticle inspection tools.
• These tasks will require working with other engineering groups such as Optical engineers, Systems engineers, and Manufacturing + Service engineers to ensure flawless integration and test at the subsystem and system level.
• Work closely with and manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved.
• Address, resolve, and document product issues through the product development phases.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the complete design process, including:

• 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.
• Team player, who takes initiative and demonstrates perseverance and a drive to be better.

Preferred Skills:

• Creo experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in thermal, structural, and fluid flow modeling and analysis (Creo Simulate, ANSYS, CF Design 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, measurement instrumentation, tooling & test fixture design, supplier management, new product introduction

Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Academic) or work experience of 0 years , Master's Level Degree or work experience of 2 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 3 years

Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually

Primary 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.

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.