Mechanical Engineer Jobs at KLA with Visa Sponsorship
Mechanical Engineer jobs at KLA span semiconductor equipment design, precision manufacturing, and metrology systems across the organization. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering talent, making it a realistic target if you're on F-1 OPT, H-1B visa, or another work-authorized status.
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To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The RAPID division leads the industry in reticle inspection solutions, helping ensure high lithography yields and cost-effective semiconductor manufacturing. Its systems support both mask shops and fabs by detecting defects early in the process, enabling faster, more reliable production.
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. This mid career mechanical design engineer will focus on sustaining programs for RAPID. Obsolescence is the key driver for the success of the RAPID legacy systems which are still in HVM. The candidate will play a pivotal supporting role for sustaining the design, fabrication and performance characterization of opto-mechanical modules, precision mechanical mechanisms, mechanical packaging, racks and chassis, and mechatronic systems. They will build technical relationships with vendors. They will have the opportunity to learn and eventually own the design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, analysis including FEA modeling, thermal, CFD, conceptual and detailed design, detail drawings, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, support prototype testing and system integration, and handoff to manufacturing! They will also own the process of taking projects from design concept through manufacturing build and will detail and address all issues thru the product phases!
- Create innovative designs involving a combination of the following: precision mechanisms, Ultra High Vacuum systems, opto-mechanical design, vibration isolation, and electronic packaging
- Develop a deep understanding of tolerance analysis, GD&T, error budgeting, flow up and flow down of requirements
- Develop skills in finite element analysis, creep and stress relaxation, modal analysis
- Perform meaningful thermal analysis: heat transfer, temperature gradients, thermal transients, thermo-elastic analysis
- Build vendor relationships: component fabrication, manufacturing process transfer, qualification
- Select materials and resolving fabrication methods
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work with engineering, manufacturing and new product introduction team members in a concurrent environment
- Demonstrate good understanding of physics and mechanics
- Mechanical design, testing and troubleshooting
- Excellent communication and team working skills are required
- Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, etc.
- Must be proficient in 3D solid modeling CAD. ProE/Creo preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
ABOUT KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
TOTAL REWARDS
Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
USE OF AI STATEMENT
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
INTRODUCTION
To make electronics, you need chips, wafers, transistors, reticles, and... To make these, you must see, test and manufacture them at scale—faster and better than ever before. That's where KLA comes in. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, you'll solve complex challenges, work alongside brilliant minds and help shape the future of technology.
Group/Division
The Semiconductor Products and Customers (Semi PC) business unit designs, builds and sells KLA’s product portfolio to help chip manufacturers meet high-quality standards for technologies like AI, data centers, automotive and electronic devices. Our inspection, metrology, and analytics systems detect and monitor defects across logic and memory chips, specialty semiconductors, wafers, reticles, advanced packaging, process equipment and materials. We also develop technologies for specialty processes, IC substrates, and PCB manufacturing, including etch and deposition, component inspection, and imaging and analytics. The RAPID division leads the industry in reticle inspection solutions, helping ensure high lithography yields and cost-effective semiconductor manufacturing. Its systems support both mask shops and fabs by detecting defects early in the process, enabling faster, more reliable production.
In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise. This mid career mechanical design engineer will focus on sustaining programs for RAPID. Obsolescence is the key driver for the success of the RAPID legacy systems which are still in HVM. The candidate will play a pivotal supporting role for sustaining the design, fabrication and performance characterization of opto-mechanical modules, precision mechanical mechanisms, mechanical packaging, racks and chassis, and mechatronic systems. They will build technical relationships with vendors. They will have the opportunity to learn and eventually own the design process, including requirements specification, feasibility studies, analysis including FEA modeling, thermal, CFD, conceptual and detailed design, detail drawings, design review presentations, procurement of prototype parts, support prototype testing and system integration, and handoff to manufacturing! They will also own the process of taking projects from design concept through manufacturing build and will detail and address all issues thru the product phases!
- Create innovative designs involving a combination of the following: precision mechanisms, Ultra High Vacuum systems, opto-mechanical design, vibration isolation, and electronic packaging
- Develop a deep understanding of tolerance analysis, GD&T, error budgeting, flow up and flow down of requirements
- Develop skills in finite element analysis, creep and stress relaxation, modal analysis
- Perform meaningful thermal analysis: heat transfer, temperature gradients, thermal transients, thermo-elastic analysis
- Build vendor relationships: component fabrication, manufacturing process transfer, qualification
- Select materials and resolving fabrication methods
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work with engineering, manufacturing and new product introduction team members in a concurrent environment
- Demonstrate good understanding of physics and mechanics
- Mechanical design, testing and troubleshooting
- Excellent communication and team working skills are required
- Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, etc.
- Must be proficient in 3D solid modeling CAD. ProE/Creo preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate (Academic) Degree and 0 years related work experience; Master's Level Degree and related work experience of 3 years; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 5 years
ABOUT KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
TOTAL REWARDS
Base Pay Range: $117,800.00 - $200,300.00 Annually
Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA
KLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave. Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
USE OF AI STATEMENT
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
KLA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at talent.acquisition@kla.com or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation. For additional information, view the US Know Your Rights poster on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
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Align your experience with KLA's equipment portfolio
KLA builds process control and inspection equipment for semiconductor fabs. Framing your resume around precision tolerances, cleanroom-compatible assemblies, or thermal and vibration analysis signals direct relevance to the mechanical systems engineers work on day-to-day.
Target KLA roles tied to specific product lines
KLA posts Mechanical Engineer openings across distinct divisions like wafer inspection, packaging, and reticle systems. Applying to roles within a product line you have adjacent experience in strengthens your petition's specialty occupation argument when USCIS reviews the H-1B filing.
Confirm your OPT or STEM extension timeline early
If you're on F-1 OPT, map your authorization end date against KLA's typical hiring cycle. A STEM OPT extension gives you up to 24 additional months, but your employer must be E-Verify enrolled, which KLA is as a federal contractor in the semiconductor space.
Request clarity on LCA wage levels before negotiating
KLA files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before your H-1B can be submitted. The LCA locks in a prevailing wage level for your job title and location. Knowing which wage level applies to your offer helps you assess whether the role is filed at a tier matching your experience.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Mechanical Engineer roles at KLA
Visa-sponsoring roles at large manufacturers can be hard to filter on general job boards. Migrate Mate surfaces KLA's Mechanical Engineer openings alongside confirmed sponsorship data, so you spend less time guessing which listings are open to sponsored candidates.
Prepare for PERM documentation if targeting permanent residence
KLA sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for engineering staff, which requires a PERM labor certification through DOL. Gathering your foreign degree equivalency documentation and any required credential evaluations before the process starts prevents delays once your employer initiates the filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does KLA sponsor H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers?
Yes, KLA sponsors H-1B visas for Mechanical Engineers. The company has a consistent history of filing H-1B petitions for engineering roles across its semiconductor equipment divisions. Because KLA participates in the H-1B lottery cycle, the strongest path is to have an offer in place before the March registration window so your employer can submit on your behalf.
How do I apply for Mechanical Engineer jobs at KLA?
Applications go through KLA's careers portal at kla.com/careers. Search by job function or keyword for Mechanical Engineer openings and filter by location. Roles in Milpitas, Ann Arbor, and Beaverton are among the most active for this discipline. You can also browse KLA's open Mechanical Engineer positions that confirm visa sponsorship eligibility through Migrate Mate, which surfaces these listings in one place.
Which visa types does KLA commonly use for Mechanical Engineer roles?
KLA sponsors H-1B visas as the primary work authorization path for Mechanical Engineers. The company also supports F-1 OPT and STEM OPT for recent graduates, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles, J-1 visa for certain training or research positions, and EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for longer-term permanent residence pathways.
What qualifications does KLA expect for Mechanical Engineer candidates?
Most Mechanical Engineer roles at KLA require a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Roles involving optical or semiconductor equipment often favor candidates with coursework or project experience in precision mechanics, thermal management, or materials science. Senior positions typically expect experience with CAD tools like SolidWorks or CATIA and familiarity with GD&T standards used in high-tolerance manufacturing environments.
How do I time my application if I'm on OPT and targeting an H-1B at KLA?
The H-1B cap registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you're selected in the lottery, a cap-gap provision automatically extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your OPT end date early and align your KLA application timeline so an offer can be in place before the USCIS registration window opens.