Motion Control 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.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

KLA is looking for an experienced Motion Control Engineer to join us!

Main Responsibilities:

Lead Mechatronics systems Development and Improvement projects

Participate in Design and improve state of the art motion systems (XYT sub microns high G stages / Active dumping Floatation systems / Air&Ball bearings high precision motors...)

Design and improve existing Motion control loop

Multiple sources large data analysis for evaluating system performance

Coach junior team members

Perform and Support Assembling/Integrating/Testing for Motion systems, Motion test benches

Lead FA (Failure Analysis) investigations and Field System failure Escalations

Product Lifecycle management and ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) lead

Update\write procedures in English

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Motion Control / Mechatronics / Electrical / Mechanical Engineering)

Advanced degree in Motion Control - an advantage

At least 3 years of experience in Mechatronics and/or Motion Control

Programming skills in one or more of the following: MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C

Strong knowledge of motion control systems and electrical machines

Knowledge of optics - an advantage

Project leadership and project management capabilities

Ability to train, mentor, and support other engineers

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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