Mechanical Design Engineer

Company Overview 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. Group/Division 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/Preferred Qualifications Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Optical Metrology Systems We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Hardware Development team. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of next-generation precision Optical Metrology systems used in the semiconductor industry. Working in a multidisciplinary environment, you will be responsible for the characterization, design, and integration of highly complex systems requiring exceptional mechanical performance, stability, and accuracy. You will lead mechanical development activities throughout the product lifecycle, from early concept definition and feasibility studies through detailed design, prototyping, system integration, verification, and product release.

Lead mechanical design activities, including requirements definition, concept development, trade-off analyses, detailed design, engineering drawings, design reviews, and technical presentations. Develop and integrate innovative solutions involving precision motion systems, opto-mechanical assemblies, pneumatic systems, vibration isolation, thermal management, clean-air flow control, and electronic packaging. Perform engineering analyses, including tolerance stack-up analysis, GD&T, error budgeting, and requirements flow-down and verification. Execute and interpret finite element analyses (FEA), including structural, modal, thermal, and flow simulations. Support prototype procurement, assembly, integration, testing, and performance optimization. Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including optics, systems engineering, electronics, software, manufacturing, and suppliers.