$141,300 – $240,200
Listed on KLA-Tencor’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
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.
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Skills this role names
- Creo
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- MATLAB
- Python
- SolidWorks
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What they ask for
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