Sr. Mechanical Engineering Manager (SEM/e-beam inspection/capital equipment)

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. That's where KLA comes in. 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.

Group/Division The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The RAPID division leads the industry in reticle inspection solutions, helping ensure high lithography yields and cost-effective semiconductor manufacturing. Its systems support both mask shops and fabs by detecting defects early in the process, enabling faster, more reliable production.

What You'll Do In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Job Summary

Lead and mentor a team of mechanical engineers in the design, development, and integration of complex precision mechanical systems for KLA's advanced semiconductor inspection and metrology equipment. Drive innovation, ensure technical excellence, and deliver robust, high-performance solutions within aggressive project timelines and budget constraints.

This role requires a combination of technical depth, system-level troubleshooting, cross-functional execution, and people leadership. The successful candidate will lead engineers working across column/source, stage and interferometer systems, cooling and environmental controls, precision sensing, high-voltage interfaces, and system qualification.

A key expectation is the ability to connect symptoms across multiple subsystems and drive complex issues from problem definition through root cause, corrective action, validation, and release to operations/customer environments.

Job Responsibilities

* Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers, including performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, and professional development. * Oversee the entire mechanical design lifecycle, from conceptualization and requirements definition through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing release. * Develop and implement mechanical engineering strategies, best practices, and design processes to optimize efficiency and product quality. * Drive innovation in mechanical system design, exploring and integrating new technologies and materials to enhance product performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. * Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, optical, software, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless product integration and achieve system-level performance targets. * Conduct thorough design reviews, FMEAs, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential design issues. * Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of mechanical engineering deliverables. * Provide technical leadership and expertise in areas such as precision motion control, structural analysis (FEA), thermal management, vibration control, and material selection. * Resolve complex mechanical engineering challenges and provide technical guidance to the team. * Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and competitive landscape in precision mechanical engineering.

Job Qualifications

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. * 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role. * Proven experience in the design of complex precision mechanical systems for high-tech capital equipment, preferably in the semiconductor or related industries. * Strong understanding of precision motion control, structural dynamics, thermal management, and materials science. * Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo) and FEA tools (e.g., Ansys, Abaqus). * Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams. * Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset. * Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and cross-functional environment. * Experience with DFM, DFA, and DFC principles.

Highly Preferred

• Experience with SEM/e-beam inspection or semiconductor capital equipment.
• Understanding of electron-beam column/source architecture.
• Experience with precision-stage metrology, interferometers and nanometer-scale positioning systems.
• Familiarity with facilities interfaces including process cooling water, vacuum and environmental controls.
• Experience supporting engineering systems through bring-up, qualification, SAT and customer deployment.
• Experience working with international suppliers and technical partners.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. * 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.

About KLA We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.

Total Rewards Base Pay Range: $153,300.00 - $260,600.00 Annually Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-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. 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.

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