Description

/Preferred Qualifications 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 (ProE/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-high and ultra-clean vacuum

Precision stage and actuation/adjustment design

Required Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum 5 years work experience in 3D solid modeling

Minimum 3 years work experience in FEA, GD&T

Ability to act as mechanical lead on design challenges requiring 2-4 mechanical engineers, interfacing with other stakeholder groups.

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 (ProEngineer) 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

Experience in thermal, structural, and fluid flow modeling and analysis (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 yearsBase Pay Range: $134,800.00 - $229,200.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLAKLA’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. 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. Be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons that are currently posing as KLA employees. KLA never asks for any financial compensation to be considered for an interview, to become an employee, or for equipment. Further, KLA does not work with any recruiters or third parties who charge such fees either directly or on behalf of KLA. Please ensure that you have searched for legitimate job postings. KLA follows a recruiting process that involves multiple interviews in person or on video conferencing with our hiring managers. If you are concerned that a communication, an interview, an offer of employment, or that an employee is not legitimate, please send an email to to confirm the person you are communicating with is an employee. We take your privacy very seriously and confidentially handle your information.