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About this Opto-Mechanical Design Engineer role at KLA

KLA · Onsite · Ann Arbor, MI

To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.



Group/Division

The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. KLA's Central Engineering organization is made up of nine Centers of Excellence (CoEs) spanning disciplines like automation, motion control, sensors, platform design, and packaging. Each CoE contributes not only technical deliverables but also deep expertise, best practices, and advanced tools that elevate both what we build—and how we build it.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.


In this role successful candidates will be responsible for:

  • Design mechanical and optomechanical parts and subsystems for advanced image sensor calibration systems.
  • Drive and be responsible for the complete design process, including requirements, concept, design, testing, BOM structure, and scheduling.
  • Perform calculations and computer simulations to verify functionality of parts and mechanism.
  • Work cross-functionally and drive implementation of design best practices into product design that meets the requirements and specifications, SEMI standards, as well as adhering to manufacturability and cost targets.
  • Conduct various analysis, such as thermal, vibration and FEA modeling, conceptual and detailed design using Creo/Parametric (Pro/E), detailed drawings, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, system integration, prototype testing, and handoff to manufacturing. 
  • Work with other engineering groups such as Systems Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to ensure flawless integration and subsystem tests.
  • Develop required supporting documentation, such as assembly and test procedures.

Qualifications/Education Desired

  • Have good understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals such as precision machine design, thermodynamics, and structural analysis,
  • Have basic knowledge of optics, lasers and sensors.
  • Be able to generate conceptual and detailed designs for mechanical parts/subsystems and possess analytical skills to evaluate feasibility of designs.
  • Be able to carry out assembly, testing and troubleshooting at prototype and integrated system levels
  • Experienced in detail drawing creation and application and interpretation of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
  • Experienced in 3D solid/CAD modeling, preferably with Creo/Parametric
  • Experienced in structural finite element analysis (FEA), preferably ANSYS Mechanical
  • Familiar with engineering materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and plastics, manufacturing processes including machining, sheetmetal fabrication, welding, plating, etc.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Self-motivated team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree or work experience of 0 years , Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 1 years

About KLA

We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.



Total Rewards

Base Pay Range: $76,300.00 - $129,700.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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.



Use of AI Statement 

At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.



Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.


For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

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How this Mechanical Engineer salary compares

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About KLA

Now hiring curious minds who want to learn even more. Explore KLA at www.kla.com/careers 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. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that

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