Mechanical Design Engineer Intern

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.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing business priorities by delivering high-impact work across your area of expertise.

Job Description/Responsibilities

KLA is looking for high-energy interns for several exciting projects this coming summer in our Ann Arbor, Michigan location. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to learn about semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Specifically, this position provides an opportunity to perform hands-on work and contribute to the development of sub-components for KLA’s inspection and metrology tools. The individual in this role will work self-motivated in a team with other interns and engineers on a specific aspect of a larger project.

In this position, the candidate would work on designing, documenting, and procuring parts for stand-alone test fixtures and tools. They would be working in a team environment and collaborating with engineers and other interns from different disciplines, such as electrical engineering, optical engineering, and computer science. The candidate will design 3D CAD models of parts and assemblies. Engineering documentation as well as basic analytical modeling will be required. Furthermore, it is expected that the candidate will assemble and test the designs in a laboratory environment.

Qualifications/Education Desired

The successful candidate should have taken classes in mechanical design and manufacturing and have basic knowledge in CAD software. Experience with PTC Creo and Ansys is a plus. The candidate should have strong analytical capabilities, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. They must demonstrate perseverance and ability to work collaboratively with individuals across different functions and locations, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in 4-year graduate program in Mechanical Engineering or related field with immigration authorization to undertake corporate internship projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires less than 1 year of related experience

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: $27.00 - $38.50 per hour based on pursuit of a Bachelors and Masters
Primary Location: USA-MI-Ann Arbor-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 [email protected] or at +1-408-352-2808 to request accommodation.

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