Mechanical Design Engineer – Process Media and Vacuum Systems (Pipe & Instrumentation Diagram)

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 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.

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 KLAs Global Products Group (GPG) which is responsible for creating all of KLAs 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 RAPID division is the world leading provider of reticle inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company provides inspection solutions to both the mask shops and the semiconductor fabs to ensure that lithography yields are consistently high thus enabling cost-effective manufacturing.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The Mechanical Design Engineer will own the system architecture for process media and vacuum systems in advanced semiconductor equipment including gas water LN2 and vacuum distribution. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining key system documentation such as P&IDs device lists interface definitions and related architecture documents while working across mechanical electrical software manufacturing service and reliability teams.

This engineer will also perform CAD work for the overall routing architecture directly support detailed mechanical design and guide contractors in routing piping/tubing and related hardware. Familiarity with MBSE is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the architecture for gas water LN2 and vacuum distribution systems.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs device lists interface definitions and requirements allocations.
• Perform fluid flow and thermal simulations
• Create CAD models and layouts for overall routing architecture and hardware integration.
• Perform hands-on mechanical design and guide support teams to perform CAD routing for cables piping and associated hardware.
• Lead architecture tradeoffs and guide selection of major components such as valves pumps regulators filters gauges manifolds and sensors.
• Define system requirements and allocate them to impacted subsystems and technical owners across mechanical electrical software manufacturing service reliability and regulatory functions.
• Help define interfaces interlocks and sequencing concepts needed for safe and effective system operation (SEMI-S2 ASME PED ).
• Work across functions to support system integration design reviews troubleshooting and productization including full documentation for high volume production.
• Support prototype build system bring-up testing and debugging of routing distribution and integration issues.
• Interface with vendors and internal stakeholders to communicate requirements clearly and help ensure technical solutions meet performance quality and documentation expectations.
• Prepare and support technical content required for requirements concept and detailed design reviews.

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong experience with complex gas water cryogenic and/or vacuum distribution systems.
• Experience with P&IDs device lists interface documentation and system-level routing layouts.
• Perform fluid flow and thermal simulations
• Strong mechanical design and CAD skills including routing and integration work.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering teams and supporting prototype build integration and troubleshooting.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate (Academic) Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

Base Pay Range: $141300.00 - $240200.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLAs total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: 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.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors including state minimum pay wage rates location job-related skills experience and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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