Full-Time
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Packaging and integration
KLA
10,001+ employees
High-precision semiconductor inspection and metrology tools
Compensation Overview
$117.8k - $200.3k/yr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Milpitas, CA, USA
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Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor capital equipment or similar complex systems is required.
- Experience designing and integrating systems in ultra-high vacuum or cleanroom environments is required.
- Proficiency in PTC Creo for 3D computer-aided design, assemblies, and detailing is required.
- Experience with product data management or product lifecycle management systems, such as Windchill, is required.
- Strong understanding of P&IDs and fluid system design is required.
- Strong understanding of electrical cabinet packaging and power distribution is required.
- Strong understanding of gas, water, and vacuum systems integration is required.
- Experience with thermal and structural analysis methodologies is required.
- Expertise in cable and tubing routing in highly constrained environments is required.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills are required.
- Effective planning and execution in a matrixed environment are required.
- Creative problem-solving using structured methodologies such as RCCA and 8D is required.
- Ability to balance innovative design with practical constraints is required.
- Lead the mechanical packaging and integration of subsystem infrastructure, including electrical cabinets and power distribution systems, electrical interconnects and cable routing, and gas, water, and vacuum distribution systems.
- Develop and optimize routing strategies for cables, gas lines, and fluid systems to meet serviceability, manufacturability, and cost targets.
- Define and support fab and sub-fab layouts, including facility hook-ups and installation planning.
- Design acoustic, vibration, and thermal enclosures for precision equipment.
- Perform and support thermal, structural, and vibration analysis to ensure system performance.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including P&IDs, system layouts and assembly drawings, and interface control documentation.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with electrical, systems, manufacturing, and field teams.
- Support design reviews, risk assessments, and structured problem-solving efforts using RCCA and 8D.
- Interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure schedule and quality execution.
- Contribute to subsystem- and system-level design decisions.
- Work under general direction and execute assignments independently.
- Influence cross-functional teams and design outcomes.
- Support delivery of next-generation EUV inspection platforms.
- Familiarity with semiconductor fab infrastructure and facility integration.
- Knowledge of vibration isolation and acoustic design techniques.
- Experience with SEMI standards S2, S8, and S10.
KLA provides process control and yield management solutions for semiconductor manufacturers, offering high-precision inspection tools, metrology systems, and computational analytics software to monitor production and detect defects. Its products inspect wafers, measure critical features, and analyze data to identify deviations, enabling adjustments that raise yields and improve device performance. KLA differentiates itself with an integrated hardware-software-services suite focused on defect detection and yield optimization, backed by long-term service contracts and licenses. The company aims to power global operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030, with the goal of helping semiconductor makers achieve higher yields and more reliable production.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Milpitas, California
Founded
1975
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fiscal 2026 revenue reached $13.58 billion, with $3.77 billion free cash flow.
- KLA returned $3.35 billion to shareholders and approved another $7 billion buyback.
- AI infrastructure pushed Q1 fiscal 2027 revenue guidance to $4.0 billion.
What critics are saying
- China delivered 30% of fiscal 2026 revenue, exposing KLA to export controls.
- U.S. BIS restrictions already block certain China advanced-node shipments and service.
- A broader China cutoff would remove nearly one-third of revenue and cripple growth.
What makes KLA unique
- KLA controls 58% of process control, dominating semiconductor inspection and metrology.
- Advanced packaging revenue targets rose from $635 million to $1 billion in 2026.
- June 2026 backlog hit $12.57 billion, proving sticky demand across AI fabs.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 18%1 year growth
↑ 18%2 year growth
↑ 18%KLA Corporation reported fourth quarter fiscal 2026 revenues of $3.66 billion, above the midpoint of guidance. GAAP diluted earnings per share came in at $1.04, whilst non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $1.05, both at the upper end of guidance. For the full fiscal year ended 30 June 2026, the semiconductor equipment manufacturer posted revenues of $13.58 billion and GAAP diluted EPS of $3.66. Operating cash flow for the year totalled $4.14 billion, with free cash flow of $3.77 billion. The company returned $3.35 billion to shareholders during fiscal 2026 through dividends and share repurchases. KLA completed a ten-for-one stock split on 11 June 2026. For the first quarter of fiscal 2027, KLA expects revenues of $4.0 billion, plus or minus $200 million, with non-GAAP diluted EPS projected at $1.16, plus or minus $0.10.
KLA is set to report quarterly earnings Tuesday after the bell, with analysts expecting 13.7% year-on-year revenue growth. The semiconductor equipment maker's shares closed at $210.52, down 15% over the past month but still up 16% over 90 days. The most popular valuation framework suggests KLA is 9.4% undervalued, placing fair value at $232.43 per share. That outlook assumes multiyear AI-driven wafer fabrication spending will remain durable, supported by government incentives and increasing process complexity. Estimates have been broadly reaffirmed over the past month, meaning this earnings report will serve as a check on whether KLA is meeting current expectations for the semiconductor equipment cycle. The valuation relies on continued revenue expansion, rising margins, and a premium earnings multiple through 2026. Risks include potential tariff pressure on margins, weaker China demand, and tighter export controls.
KLA Corporation stands out as a profitable long-term investment, whilst Covista and Matson underwhelm, according to StockStory analysis. KLA Corporation, a leading supplier of semiconductor inspection equipment, demonstrated strong fundamentals with a 41.7% operating margin and 15.2% annual revenue growth over five years. Its 30.5% free cash flow margin provides flexibility for capital deployment. Covista, formerly DeVry Education Group, showed concerning signs with 15.2% annual sales growth below sector averages. Its free cash flow margin is expected to contract by 3.8 percentage points, whilst its 9% return on capital suggests difficulty finding profitable growth opportunities. Matson, an ocean transportation provider, posted disappointing 3.3% annual revenue growth over two years. Its free cash flow margin shrank by 13.2 percentage points over five years, indicating increasing capital consumption to maintain competitiveness.
KLA Corporation, a leading supplier of semiconductor chip measurement and inspection equipment, has seen its stock price surge 109% over the past six months, reaching a new 52-week high of $260.62 per share. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance across multiple metrics. Its revenue grew at 15.2% annually over the past five years, outpacing the average semiconductor company. KLA Corporation has maintained elite profitability with an average operating margin of 40% over the last two years. The company's free cash flow margin averaged 30.5% over the past two years, ranking amongst the best in the semiconductor sector. Formed in 1997 through a merger of two semiconductor yield management companies, KLA Corporation continues to dominate its niche market with equipment essential for chip manufacturing quality control.
KLA Corporation delivered strong Q3 FY26 earnings, beating revenue, earnings and gross margin expectations, yet shares fell over 5% as investors questioned near-term earnings conversion. The company holds 58% market share in process control and is benefiting from AI-driven manufacturing complexity, with advanced packaging expectations nearly doubling. However, KLA's 11% growth lagged behind peers like Lam Research, which grew 24%, highlighting sequencing risk as deposition and etch tools lead before inspection demand fully materialises. Non-GAAP gross margin of 62.2% is expected to decline to 61.75% due to DRAM costs, tariffs and mix effects. Trading at 37 times forward earnings, analysts suggest fair value around $1,780. The structural bull case remains intact, with KLA positioned as the "tax collector" of semiconductor manufacturing as complexity increases.