Mechanical Design Engineer at KLA in Milpitas, CA

Summary: KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer. This role involves developing innovative mechanical design solutions, spanning the full product lifecycle, and requires collaboration across various engineering disciplines. Responsibilities: - Driving requirements specification - Perform feasibility studies - Drive conceptual and detailed design, detailed drawings, using 3D solid modeling (ProE/Creo) - Participate in and lead design reviews to obtain a peer-oriented design assessment - Oversee and direct the work of junior design engineers and contractors - Communicate requirements, timelines, and deliverables clearly in written and verbal formats - Build prototypes and validate designs - Release designs to manufacturing Required 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 - Driving requirement specification - Conduct feasibility studies - 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 - Work with other engineering groups such as Optics engineers, Systems engineers and Manufacturing + Service engineers - Manage suppliers to ensure all design requirements are specified and achieved - Address and resolve product issues through the product phases - Precision design with large tolerance stack-ups - Ultra-high vacuum design - Participate in and lead design reviews to obtain a peer-oriented design assessment - Oversee and direct the work of junior design engineers and contractors - Communicate requirements, timelines, and deliverables clearly in written and verbal formats - Build prototypes and validate designs - Release designs to manufacturing Required Skills: Mechanical Design, 3D Solid Modeling, ProE/Creo, Geometric Dimensioning, Tolerancing (GD&T), Tolerance Stack-up Analysis, Fluid Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Vibrational Analysis, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Prototype Assembly, System Integration, Manufacturing Release, Ultra-high Vacuum Design 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