Base Pay Range: $70,700.00 - $120,200.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits identified below. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits identified below. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed above reflects the minimum and maximum pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

We are seeking a mechatronics engineer to join our team working on innovative semiconductor inspection and metrology tools. Leading candidates will have interest and some experience in engineering areas such as control system modeling and development (PID and beyond), precision machine design, and even coding in python, LabVIEW, and MATLAB. Candidates should enjoy technical challenges, collaboration, and the delivery of great results. This Central Engineering role will connect you directly with the breadth of KLA’s amazing metrology and inspection tools. Our groundbreaking technology offers growth opportunities in controls/mechatronics as well as related work on test bench development, data analysis and visualization, and modeling/finite element analysis.

The successful candidate will be an important contributor on projects to:

• Design, build, and integrate high-performance motion systems for KLA semiconductor process control tools
• Analyze and simulate mechanical/mechatronic components and assemblies
• Specify, document, and procure components for mechatronic systems
• Develop concepts to meet structural and dynamic system requirements
• Design and build systems to control, inspect, and measure products and processes
• Investigate the cost, schedule, and scope of potential design options
• Contribute to system-level performance discussions and design reviews
• Help resolve customer issues.

Desired qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s, master's, or equivalent experience in mechanical, mechatronics, or related engineering field
• Experience designing mechanical hardware in CAD
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or python for data analysis
• LabVIEW experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be persistent, thoughtful, and a great teammate
• Willing and able to travel domestic and internationally (not to exceed 20%).

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years

The company offers a total rewards package that is competitive and comprehensive including but not limited to the following: 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.

KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. 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.