Mechanical Design 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 worlds leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrows electronic devices. Life here is exciting and our teams thrive on tackling really hard problems. There is never a dull moment with us.

The ICOS Vision Systems division focuses on the backend of the line semiconductor industry providing fully automated tools to inspect and sort finished integrated circuit packages. For more than 15 years ICOS has been a market leader with tray-to-tray and tray-to-tape inspection and sorting tools found in the production facilities of all major chipmakers in the world. Our market-leading technology and superior customer service requires strong talent in optics machine control algorithms and applications within our engineering teams. The ICOS division headquarters are in Leuven Belgium with additional engineering and manufacturing operations in Singapore and Shenzhen (China).

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

1. Project Handling

• Provision of engineering concepts and ideas for meeting technical requirements.

• Generation of complete set of design solution (mechanical / electrical / pneumatics drawings cables drawings BOM and assembly instructions etc.) either within a team or independently.

• Complete all job-related activities such as drawings preparation BOM k/o and assembly operation according to the planned schedule.

• Support the development of new projects in terms of sequence and motion controls by using control systems provided by the company.

• Transfer the content to PDM system. Release all details to system which allows production department to take over.

2. Project Information Capture and Filing

• Capture project details in the form of pictures and video files.

• Ensure that the information collected is filed inside the corresponding project folder with correct file name.

• Storage of maintenance of picture and video files capture equipment.

3. Customer Contact

• Travel from time to time for project discussions and negotiation.

• Travel from time to time for project commissioning data collection and field performance evaluation.

4. Special Assignments

• Assist operation group in order to ensure smooth shipment of company products to customers.

• Take up special assignments from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical/ Mechatronics Engineering with 5 years experience in developing and designing mechanical systems for advanced semiconductor processing/inspection equipment.

• Excellent knowledge in SolidWorks and PDM.

• Knowledge in the application of servo linear actuators precision mechanics pneumatics GD&T principles and drafting standards.

• Ability to interconnect Mechanical and Electrical knowledge for advanced product development.

• Knowledge in using CAD system to develop circuit diagrams (pneumatic and electrical). Fluent in CAD software preferably SolidWorks/ EPlan and PDM systems.

• Experience in mechatronics in development of complete systems consisting of controllers/servo/step motors and sensors as well as academic background in PLC/motion and presence detection/servo systems circuit design will be added advantage.

• Creative problem solver with excellent 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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