# Mechanical Design Engineer (vacuum system)

Hiring organization: [KLA-Tencor](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/kla-tencor)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/882a191e-91d3-424a-ad25-fae264d141ae

Listed on KLA-Tencor's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Milpitas, CA
- Salary: 117800 – 200300 USD per year

## Summary

KLA seeks a mechanical design engineer to lead the development of ultra-clean vacuum subsystems for semiconductor inspection equipment, working across optics, electrical, and controls teams to deliver precision chambers and integrated platforms. This role suits someone with strong CAD and analysis skills who thrives on complex multi-disciplinary systems and can mentor junior engineers through detailed design cycles.

_Our summary, not KLA-Tencor's wording._

## Skills named

ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, HMI, MATLAB, PLC, Python, SAP Product Lifecycle Management (SAP PLM)

## Required

- 8–12+ years mechanical design and integration of complex systems
- MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Structural, thermal, and vibration analysis
- Vacuum system principles and contamination control
- Cross-functional leadership and technical communication

## Nice to have

- Experience with vacuum operation schemes and PLC-controlled interlocks
- Semiconductor equipment or precision instrumentation background
- FMEA and design-for-reliability methodologies
- Supplier interaction and issue resolution ownership

Apply on KLA-Tencor's site: https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Milpitas-CA/Mechanical-Design-Engineer--vacuum-system-_2638668-1