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.
Job Summary
As an Mechanical Engineer at KLA Corporation, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing mechanical components and systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will work within a cross-functional team to bring innovative solutions from concept to production, ensuring performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
Job Responsibilities
Develop mechanical designs, layouts, and detailed drawings using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo).
Perform engineering analysis, including stress, thermal, and vibration analysis, to validate designs.
Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for mechanical components.
Build and test prototypes, analyze results, and iterate on designs based on performance data and feedback.
Collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers to integrate mechanical designs into larger system architectures.
Generate and maintain design documentation, including specifications, test plans, and assembly instructions.
Participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and constructive feedback.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues in existing products and during new product development.
Adhere to KLA's product development processes and quality standards.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo).
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, material science, and thermodynamics.
Experience with FEA tools for stress, thermal, and vibration analysis.
Familiarity with various manufacturing processes such such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, and additive manufacturing.
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and debugging mechanical systems.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
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
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.
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.
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
