R&D Experienced 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/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced R&D Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of advanced mechanical systems and components for our cutting-edge products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of new products, from concept to production.

• Perform detailed mechanical design, including 3D modeling, tolerance analysis, and GD&T.

• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) for structural, thermal, and flow simulations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers, to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components.

• Generate innovative designs incorporating precision mechanisms, pneumatic systems, opto-mechanical design, vibration isolation, cooling systems, and electronic packaging.

• Oversee the procurement and assembly of prototypes, and support prototype system integration and testing.

• Provide technical support for customer concerns and investigate malfunctions of new designs, including on-site support when necessary.

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and apply them to improve product performance and reliability.

Minimum Qualifications

• ​BSc in Mechanical Engineering.

• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical design in an R&D environment.

• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks is an advantage).

• Experience with FEA tools, such as ANSYS or SW simulation.

• Strong understanding of physics, mechanics, and materials science.

• Knowledge of precision mechanics design, including opto-mechanics, motorized systems and pneumatics.

• Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes, including machining, sheet metal fabrication and welding.

• Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry- advantage

• Experience with Flow Simulation and Simulation Professional-advantage

• Knowledge of vibration isolation methods-advantage

• Knowledge of cooling systems design.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work efficiently under stress on multiple tasks.

• 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

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