Senior Systems Design Engineer

Job Title

Senior Systems Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and develop advanced metrology systems with emphasis on mechatronic subsystems and system-level integration, including X-ray–based solutions. Work across mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and service teams to drive products from concept through high-volume manufacturing.

Experience Level

Senior-level. See Education Requirements for degree-specific experience thresholds.

Responsibilities

Accountable for system design, integration, prototyping, and field support of precision metrology equipment.

• Design, prototype, and validate mechatronic subsystems: precision motion stages, actuators, sensors, and control architectures.
• Lead system-level integration of mechanical, electrical, and control systems ensuring reliable hardware–software interaction.
• Develop and optimize motion control: motors (servo/stepper), encoders, feedback loops, PID tuning, and real-time control strategies.
• Perform system modeling, dynamic analysis, error budgeting, and address mechanical stability, vibration, and positioning accuracy.
• Participate in full product lifecycle development for current and next-generation products.
• Create and maintain design reviews, specifications, test plans, and validation documentation.
• Provide technical support, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting for manufacturing ramps and field issues.
• Collaborate with vendors to qualify motors, sensors, actuators, and precision mechanical components.
• Develop automation and data-analysis tools (e.g., Python) to improve engineering productivity and system insight.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Proven hands-on experience designing and integrating mechatronic systems, including motion control, sensors, actuators, and control electronics.
• Experience with precision mechanical systems: alignment, vibration control, thermal stability, and tolerancing.
• Familiarity with control systems and feedback loops (PID control, servo tuning, system dynamics).
• System-level problem-solving and independent technical decision-making; demonstrated ownership of complex systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis and scripting/programming (Python or equivalent).
• Experience working in cross-functional product development teams and producing manufacturable designs.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel globally up to ~20%.
• Nice-to-have: experience with high-precision motion systems in semiconductor/metrology equipment; X-ray metrology or scattering techniques; experience developing hardware for semiconductor capital equipment.

Education Requirements

Minimum qualifications tie degree level to required related work experience: Doctorate plus 3 years, Master’s plus 6 years, or Bachelor’s plus 8 years of related work experience. Fields referenced include mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical disciplines. No specific certifications required.

About the Company

Company: KLA

Headquarters: Chennai, India

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company enables the production of electronic devices by inventing systems and solutions for manufacturing integrated circuits, wafers, and displays. With over 40 years of experience, KLA invests heavily in innovation and R&D to support advanced chip design and manufacturing process optimization, collaborating with top technology providers to deliver future electronic devices.