Motion Control Engineer

About the role

KLA, a global leader in electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, is looking for an experienced Motion Control Engineer to join its team in Migdal HaEmek. The role leads mechatronics systems development and improvement projects and works on high-precision motion systems used in wafer and reticle manufacturing.

Key responsibilities

• Lead mechatronics systems development and improvement projects
• Design and improve state-of-the-art motion systems such as XYT sub-micron high-G stages, active dumping floatation systems and air and ball bearing high-precision motors
• Design and improve existing motion control loops
• Analyze large data sets from multiple sources to evaluate system performance
• Coach junior team members
• Perform and support assembly, integration and testing of motion systems and motion test benches
• Lead failure analysis investigations and field system failure escalations
• Manage product lifecycle and engineering change orders (ECOs)
• Update and write procedures in English

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (motion control, mechatronics, electrical or mechanical engineering); an advanced degree in motion control is an advantage
• At least 3 years of experience in mechatronics and/or motion control
• Project leadership and project management capabilities
• Ability to train, mentor and support other engineers

Required skills

• Programming in one or more of MATLAB, Python or LabVIEW
• C programming
• Strong knowledge of motion control systems and electrical machines
• Knowledge of optics is an advantage