Mechanical Engineer Energy Efficiency
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Energy Efficiency Engineering
Support mechanical engineering efforts to reduce total tool energy consumption (kWh per wafer per process per hour of operation).
Identify analyse and implement energy reduction opportunities across:
Thermal management systems (chillers heaters heat exchangers)
Vacuum systems and pumps
Motion systems and actuators
Compressed air cooling water and facility interfaces
Develop engineering concepts and design changes that deliver measurable energy savings.
Analysis Modelling & Validation
Perform energy flow mapping and loss analysis at tool and subsystem level.
Use analytical and simulation tools (e.g. thermal modelling fluid dynamics duty-cycle analysis) to quantify energy drivers.
Define and execute test plans to validate energy performance improvements in lab and production environments.
Establish energy baselines KPIs and verification methods aligned with internal reporting and customer requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product Design Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Facilities and Software teams to deliver integrated energy solutions.
Collaborate with Sustainability Product Safety and Regulatory teams to ensure compliancewith:
- SEMI S2/S23 and relevant regional energy directives
- Customer sustainability requirements
Support customer engagements related to tool energy performance sustainability reporting and eco-design initiatives.
Installed Base & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate energy reduction opportunities for the installed base including retrofit concepts and operational optimizations.
Support lifecycle cost and ROI analyses to prioritize energy efficiency projects.
Contribute to long-term energy reduction roadmaps for KLA product families.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
Produce clear technical documentation including:
Design specifications
Energy performance assessments
Test reports and engineering justifications
Share best practices and lessons learned across global engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with energy efficiency sustainability or eco-design initiatives.
Familiarity with SEMI energy measurement standards (S23) and global energy or environmental regulations.
Experience with vacuum systems chillers heat recovery or high-precision motion systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (Masters preferred).
Strong background in thermal systems fluid mechanics and mechanical system design.
Experience applying engineering analysis to reduce energy consumption or improve efficiency.
Ability to work across disciplines and influence design decisions in matrix organizations.
Extensive experience in mechanical engineering preferably in:
- Semiconductor capital equipment
- Complex industrial systems
- Energy-intensive manufacturing tools
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.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- System Design
- FEA
- ASME Codes & Standards
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Autodesk Inventor
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