Senior Mechanical Engineer (R&D) - Semiconductor Metrology Equipment

About the role

KLA, a provider of inspection tools, metrology systems and process solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, is hiring a Senior/Mechanical Engineer (R&D) in Singapore. The role sits within the Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit, which designs, builds and sells products that help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies such as AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. The engineer plays a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work on the mechanical design of precision components and subsystems for the next generation of semiconductor metrology equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Gather technical requirements and translate them into subsystem specifications, and conduct preliminary feasibility studies through engineering first principles and/or experiments.
• Propose and complete the design from conceptual design through detailed design to detailed drawings.
• Run analyses and simulations, including structural, thermal, vibration/modal finite element analyses (FEA).
• Lead design reviews and plan and execute design verification and validation, including fit/form tests, cleanroom assembly of the first few mechanical assemblies, risk analysis, test plans and verification testing.
• Manage suppliers so that design requirements are specified and parts quality meets specifications, and manage manufacturing process transfer and qualification.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, systems and manufacturing/service engineers, and present technical data in design reviews and status updates.
• Develop and release design documentation such as assembly and test procedures, train people on the new design and transfer it to manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot test failures and support the manufacturing team during product ramp-up.

Required profile

• In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, materials selection, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis and error budgeting.
• Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal fabrication and welding.
• Minimum qualifications: doctorate with 0 years of related experience, master's degree with 3 years, or bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Desired: perseverance in solving complex problems, teamwork, flexibility, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in 3D solid modeling with CAD, preferably ProE/Creo.
• Basic knowledge of simulation software such as SolidWorks, Creo and ANSYS, capable of structural, vibration, thermal and fluid simulation.
• Able to perform first-order estimations using mathematics.