Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Sr. Vacuum Architect)

1000 KLA Corporation

Full time Engineers
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Location
Milpitas, California, United States
Posted
July 21, 2026

Job Description

Description

/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is launching its most advanced reticle inspection tool, built on a multi zone, ultra clean vacuum (UCV) architecture. As a Senior Vacuum Architect, you will own the end to end vacuum operation schemeβ€”from architecture and contamination control strategy to pump down/vent/transfer sequencing, interlocks, and factory acceptance criteria. You will lead cross functional design reviews, translate platform requirements into subsystem specifications, and ensure the vacuum system enables world class optical performance, reliability, and high volume manufacturability. Aligned to the internal Vacuum System Design Review process and architecture-level responsibilities for a designated Vacuum System Architect.

Qualifications

  • Education: MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, EE, or related discipline.

  • Experience: 8–12+ years designing and operating UHV/UCV systems in ...