Kla
Mechanical/Opto-Mechanical Engineer - System Efficiency & Resource Optimization
Ann Arbor, MI
Sponsorship not specified$97k-$165kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical / Opto-Mechanical Engineer to lead initiatives focused on energy reduction and purge gas optimization across advanced semiconductor equipment platforms.
- This role will combine physics-based modeling, optical/mechanical system design, and experimental validation to reduce energy consumption and minimize use of high-cost and high-impact purge gases (e.g., N₂, CDA, specialty gases).
- The ideal candidate will bridge optical systems, fluid dynamics, thermal management, and mechanical design to develop innovative solutions that improve tool efficiency while maintaining or enhancing performance, reliability, and contamination control.
Responsibilities
- Perform trade-off analyses between purge reduction, optical performance, and system reliability
- Design and optimize opto-mechanical assemblies with reduced reliance on purge gases
- Improve sealing strategies, enclosure designs, and flow paths to minimize gas usage
- Collaborate with optics, systems, and process engineers to ensure performance integrity
- Implement energy-efficient architectures (reduced heat loads, optimized airflow, passive solutions)
- Develop and execute test plans to validate modeling predictions
- Develop multi-physics models (CFD, thermal, optical path interactions) to analyze:
- Design & Engineering
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in:
- 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
- Strong experience with:
Nice to have
- Knowledge of cleanroom and vacuum environments
- Experience with purge gas systems in semiconductor tools
- Familiarity with:
- Sustainability and energy efficiency metrics
- Experience integrating modeling with experimental validation
- Background in thermal management of precision optical systemsExperience with purge gas systems in semiconductor tools
- Gas flow behavior and purge efficiency
- Heat transfer and thermal stability
Compensation
- $97,000.00 - $164,900.00 Annually
- Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
- If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Benefits
- Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.
- Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training.
Company info
- We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable.
Equal opportunity
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
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