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Sr. Mechanical Engineering Manager - Vacuum Systems

KLA-Tencor

San Jose, California

Job description

Overview

In this role you will lead a multidisciplinary mechanical team to deliver next-generation EUV light source subsystems for reticle inspection products. You'll own mechanical system architecture, drive design-for-manufacturability and reliability, and collaborate across Technology, Optics, Systems, and Manufacturing to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. The work focuses on high-vacuum, high-power laser, precision motion, and thermal-mechanical integration in extreme environments. You help shape cutting-edge equipment that enables high-yield lithography at scale.

Compensation / Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
  • tuition reimbursement
  • paid time off
  • holidays and family care leave
Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop a high-performing mechanical engineering team; set direction, priorities, and execution plans
  • Own mechanical system architecture for EUV source subsystems (vacuum chambers, laser integration, beam delivery, precision motion, thermal management)
  • Drive rigorous design reviews, including requirements, tolerance analysis, validation planning, and documentation quality
  • Collaborate with Technology, Optics, Systems, Production Development, Machine Controls, Manufacturing, and Service to improve cost, performance, and reliability
  • Lead root-cause analysis and implement design improvements to increase uptime
  • Manage supplier technical engagement for precision parts and subassemblies (vendor selection, qualification, issue resolution)
  • Embed safety-by-design into mechanical solutions and develop safety tooling and handling concepts
  • Occasional domestic/international travel to support build/validation and customer-site readiness
Key requirements
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience developing complex hardware/capital equipment
  • 5+ years of people management experience leading engineers
  • Expertise in multiple of: vacuum/UHV design, precision mechanisms, rotating machinery/air bearings, thermal-structural design, vibration/dynamics, contamination-aware mechanical design, and design-for-manufacturability/serviceability
  • Strong cross-functional communication and leadership skills
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • strong communication
  • problem-solving mindset
  • vacuum/UHV design
  • precision mechanisms
  • rotating machinery/air bearings

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