Precision Machine Design Engineer

About This Role

• /Preferred Qualifications Job Description Are you a seasoned Precision Mechanical Engineer ready to take on exciting challenges ? Join our multi-disciplinary team at KLA, where you'll help design groundbreaking mechatronics systems for semiconductor inspection and metrology tools.
• In this role with our Central Engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to grow in all aspects of precision motion systems, including modeling, prototyping, FEA, and coding for data analysis and visualization.
• At KLA, we're not just imagining the future—we're crafting it! Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something extraordinary! What you will be doing: Model, design, and prototype high performance linear and rotary motion systems.
• Develop, build, and test precision mechatronics subsystems.
• Use analytical and numerical methods for design decision making.
• Drive concept generation and design trade off studies to balance technical challenges and customer needs.
• What you will need to be successful in this role : Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience with high precision mechanical hardware is required.
• Experience in either precision machine design or motion control is required.
• Willingness to grow in areas such as vibrations, controls, and Electromagnetics.
• Experience doing finite element analysis.
• Knowledge of MATLAB or LabVIEW and Python.
• Enjoy hands-on challenges, collaboration, and delivering great results.
• Experience with CAD and a passion for design.
• Willingness for occasional domestic and international travel dependent on business needs (not to exceed 20%).
• Minimum Qualifications Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years Base Pay Range: $97,000.00 - $164,900.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLA KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
• Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
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