# Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - Wafer Chucks & Wafer Positioning Stages

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/d28d37cc-352b-4cc2-94c5-565afac923b3

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Milpitas, CA
- Salary: 117800 – 200300 USD per year

## Summary

KLA seeks a mechanical design engineer to develop high-precision wafer positioning and motion systems for semiconductor equipment, working with multi-functional teams to design and optimize nanometer-level accurate components. This role suits engineers experienced in precision mechanics and motion systems who want to contribute to the hardware that enables advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

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

## Skills named

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

## Required

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience in motion systems, precision mechanics, or mechatronics
- Proficient in Creo or SolidWorks with several years of work experience
- Experience with structural, thermal, and vibration/modal FEA
- DFM experience with machining, sheet metals, and castings
- Knowledge of Python or MATLAB

## Nice to have

- Experience with high resolution optical encoders or laser interferometers
- Experience with linear motors, linear guides, or air bearings
- Design experience of dynamic X,Y sub-micron positioning stages
- Vibration and modal testing experience using accelerometers or impact hammer
- Semiconductor capital equipment design experience
- Vibration isolation system design
- Motion control and Simulink experience
- PID servo tuning experience

Apply on KLA-Tencor's site: https://kla.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Search/job/Milpitas-CA/Sr-Mechanical-Design-Engineer---Wafer-Chucks---Wafer-Positioning-Stages_2533323