Sr. Mechanical Engineer (vacuum Systems)(e)

KLA

Milpitas, CA, USA
$141,300.00 - $240,200.00; not specified; not spec...
Ultra-clean vacuum (ucv) architecture
Contamination control strategy
Pump-down/vent/transfer sequencing
As a Senior Vacuum Architect, you will own the end‑to‑end vacuum operation scheme—from architecture and contamination control strategy to pump‑down/vent/transfer sequencing, interlocks, and factory acceptance criteria

Job Summary

  • As a Senior Vacuum Architect, you will own the end‑to‑end vacuum operation scheme—from architecture and contamination control strategy to pump‑down/vent/transfer sequencing, interlocks, and factory acceptance criteria.
  • Lead the mechanical design, integration, and validation of complex, multi‑chamber subsystems, ensuring structural stability, precision performance, and robust contamination control.
  • KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, investing 15% of sales back into R&D.

Matching Summary

As a Senior Vacuum Architect, you will own the end‑to‑end vacuum operation scheme—from architecture and contamination control strategy to pump‑down/vent/transfer sequencing, interlocks, and factory acceptance criteria.

Salary

$141,300.00 - $240,200.00; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ultra-clean vacuum (UCV) architecture
  • Contamination control strategy
  • Pump-down/vent/transfer sequencing
  • Mechanical design of multi-chamber subsystems
  • Structural, thermal, fluid, and vibrational analyses
  • Cross-functional design reviews

Nice-to-have

  • EUV-compatible materials exposure
  • Optical contamination control
  • Reticle handling/transfer systems
  • Precision metrology experience
  • High-stability mechanical architectures

Key Requirements

  • 8–12+ years in mechanical design and integration
  • MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD/PLM workflows
  • Experience with analysis tools (ANSYS/COMSOL or similar)
  • Scripting (Python/Matlab) for data processing
  • Demonstrated cross-functional leadership

Work Rights

Not specified

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