# Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Precision Motion Stages

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/b35659d5-17ad-469f-9488-d54c80d10352

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

- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Milpitas, CA
- Salary: 141300 – 240200 USD per year

## Summary

KLA is hiring a senior mechanical engineer to design ultra-precision motion stages for semiconductor inspection equipment that operate in high-vacuum environments. The role spans the full lifecycle from concept to validation, requiring expertise in precision mechanics, vacuum compatibility, and dynamic performance optimization.

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

## Skills named

Creo, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks

## Required

- Mechanical Engineering degree or related field
- Multi-degree-of-freedom precision motion stage design
- Vacuum and UHV material selection and contamination control
- Structural, thermal, and vibration FEA analysis
- Design-for-manufacturing across machining, sheet metal, and castings
- CAD proficiency in Creo or SolidWorks

## Nice to have

- Feedback systems experience with laser interferometers and high-resolution encoders
- Sub-micron positioning stage design with vibration and modal testing
- Linear motors, linear guides, and air bearing design
- Semiconductor capital equipment design experience

Apply on KLA-Tencor's site: https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Milpitas-CA/Sr-Mechanical-Design-Engineer--Precision-Motion-Stages_2639537