KLA Corporation
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - Wafer Positioning/Motion Stages
Milpitas, CA · Senior
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The bottom of this range ($117,800) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $117,998. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $141,835 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and...
- To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale-faster and better than ever before.
- Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Central Engineering team in Milpitas!
- Collaborate with multi-functional team such as, controls engineers, systems engineers and manufacturing engineers to develop concept, details, and iterate on design to optimize performance.
- Present design reviews, procure prototypes, and oversee vendors for various parts, assemblies, motors, bearings, etc.
- Create test plans, drive prototype testing, system integration, & stage servo tuning to qualify stages to ensure they meet performance & reliability requirements.
- Develop procedures for assembly of various systems to ensure successful transition to manufacturing.
- Design parts and assemblies using Creo/SolidWorks
- Perform analysis and simulations, such as structural, thermal, vibration/modal FEAs to optimize components/assemblies for stiffness, damping, accuracy, and manufacturability.
- Analyze and select components such as bearings, motors, mechanisms, etc. and support selection with analysis such as FEA, motor current/voltage/power calculations.
- Design parts and assemblies using Creo/SolidWorks; generate drawings with GD&T for high performance wafer positioning/motion stages, wafer chucks, and related tooling.
- Design experience of dynamic X,Y sub-micron positioning stages
Requirements
- 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
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with experience in motion systems, precision mechanics or mechatronics
- DFM experience with machining, sheet metals, and castings
- Experience with feedback systems involving high resolution optical encoders/laser interferometers, linear motors, linear guides, air bearings, etc.
Compensation
- $117,800.00 - $172,800.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
- 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.
Company info
- We are looking for a Sr.
Equal opportunity
- Statement
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.
- For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
- KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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