Mechanical Engineer

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 world’s leading technology providers to accelerate the delivery of tomorrow’s 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, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s 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. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications 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, KLA's Global Products Group (GPG), which is responsible for creating all of KLA’s 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. Central Engineering is KLA's largest engineering organization comprised of 9 Centers-of-Excellence (CoE) in various disciplines applied across all product groups in the company. These CoE include Handling & Automation, Precision Motion Control, Sensors & Image Acquisition, Platform Design, and Packaging Engineering, among others. Talent includes over 500 engineers across global centers in Israel, China, India, and the US. Each CoE contributes not just talent and deliverables per discipline toward product programs, but also subject matter expertise, best practices, roadmaps, specialized facilities, apparatus, models, and analytics. These differentiate KLA not only in WHAT we do, but also in HOW we do it. Job Description/Preferred Qualifications KLA is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Central Engineering team based in Ann Arbor, MI . This role is ideal for someone early in their engineering career who is motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to real‑world, high‑impact engineering work.   You’ll   be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team tackling complex challenges in vacuum system technology across multiple product platforms. With guidance from experienced engineers,   you’ll   develop hands‑on skills in mechanical design, CAD modelling, testing, and problem‑solving while supporting the development of next‑generation KLA tools.   Key Responsibilities   In this role, you will:   Support project teams with the design and development of mechanical components and sub‑systems for vacuum platforms   Create and   maintain   3D CAD models and engineering drawings, following established standards and best practices   Assist   with vacuum calculations and basic engineering analyses to help ensure system designs meet requirements   Take part in design reviews, learning how to incorporate feedback and improve design quality   Help evaluate new materials and components for use in ultra‑high vacuum (UHV) and ultra‑clean vacuum (UCV) environments   Support laboratory testing, inspection, and validation activities, including work in cleanroom or controlled environments   Assist   with quality checks of incoming parts from suppliers to confirm they meet specifications   Contribute to clear, well‑ organized   engineering documentation   Collaborate with colleagues across engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams in a supportive, inclusive environment   You’ll   receive mentoring, training, and ongoing feedback to help you build confidence and technical capability as your career develops. Qualifications  & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline  or hold equivalent level of experience. Experience with 3D CAD modelling tools (experience with PTC Creo / Pro‑Engineer is a plus, but not   required )   Understanding of engineering drawings and introductory knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)   Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes