Mechanical Engineer (gas/water/vacuum systems)

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. From laptops and smartphones to wearable devices, voice-controlled gadgets, flexible screens, VR devices, and smart cars, none would have reached your hands without KLA. We invent systems and solutions for the manufacturing of wafers, reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards, and flat panel displays.

Our innovative ideas and devices that advance humanity begin with inspiration, research, and development. KLA invests 15% of sales back into R&D, focusing more than average on innovation. 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.

About the Group

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

About the Role

You will join a team dedicated to designing and developing gas, water, and vacuum distribution systems for next-generation reticle inspection systems. This role focuses on fluid delivery and control architectures operating in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments, supporting system performance, reliability, and manufacturability. You will work cross-functionally with systems, electrical, process, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust solutions from concept through production release.

In this position, you will tackle complex integration challenges where mechanical, fluid, and vacuum systems intersect. You will work on high-performance vacuum and gas delivery architectures enabling EUV inspection and precision cooling systems for thermal stability at nanometer-level accuracy. The environment is one where systems thinking and attention to detail in high-precision settings are essential to drive continuous improvement for reliability, cost, and serviceability.

Hiring Process

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Equal Opportunity & Culture

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