R&D Mechanical Engineer

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, wearable device, voice-controlled gadget, flexible screen, VR device or smart car would have made it into your hands without us. KLA invents systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. The innovative ideas and devices that are advancing humanity all begin with inspiration, research and development. KLA focuses more than average on innovation and we invest 15% of sales back into R&D. Our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers work together with the world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

With over 40 years of semiconductor process control experience, chipmakers around the globe rely on KLA to ensure that their fabs ramp next-generation devices to volume production quickly and cost-effectively. Enabling the movement towards advanced chip design, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s metrology and inspection products, is looking for the best and the brightest research scientist, software engineers, application development engineers, and senior product technology process engineers. The Optical Metrology Division products are used for optical overlay metrology. The portfolio of products includes unique solution packages which are based on hardware and software systems to enhance yield and effectiveness. As a world leader in its field of expertise, the division's products are the most advanced in performance (measurement accuracy of nanometers and below), reliability, ease of use and compatibility with other KLA's products. KLA (Israel) controls over 80% of the world market sales in its field, and its products are used by every major semiconductor manufacturer around the world. KLA Israel is located in the Migdal Haemek Industrial Park.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our HW group!

As a Mechanical Design Engineer on our team, your role will encompass the performance characterization and design of our next-generation multidisciplinary precision Optical Metrology inspection systems.

You will supervise the design process, covering mechanical requirements specification, feasibility studies, analysis and FEA modeling, conceptual and detailed mechanical design, detail drawings, DR’s & presentations, procurement and assembly of prototypes, POD’s, support prototype system integration and testing, and contribute to the product throughout all phases until its release.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generating innovative designs that incorporate precision mechanisms, pneumatic systems, opto-mechanical design, vibration isolation, cooling systems, clean-air and flow design, and electronic packaging.
• Performing tolerance analysis, GD&T, error budgeting, and managing the flow up and down of requirements and design.
• Performing finite element analysis, encompassing modal analysis, thermal analysis, and flow analysis.
• Offering support for customer concerns, investigations malfunction of new designs, and support (including at customer sites and manufacturing support).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree with a proven experience OR Bachelor's Level Degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• Deep understanding of physics and mechanics.
• Knowledge in Precision Mechanics Design, including Opto-Mechanics, is a necessity.
• Knowledge in Pneumatics is advantageous.
• Proficiency with 3D SolidWorks modeling CAD; Experience with Flow Simulation and Simulation Professional is advantageous.
• Experience with ANSYS is advantageous.
• Knowledge of materials and their characteristics.
• Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, etc.
• Good communication and team working skills are imperative.
• Ability to work quickly under stress on multiple tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with other teams in a diverse and stressed environment.
• Strong English oral and written communication skills.

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer