Senior Engineer I, Mechanical Engineering

Job Summary: 

We are looking for a talented Snr. Mechanical Engineer to design and develop advanced high precision equipment for the semiconductor industry. In this role, you will apply solid mechanical engineering fundamentals to solve complex design challenges, support new product development, and ensure reliable transition from design to manufacturing. Working closely with cross functional teams, you will help drive product quality, performance, and innovation. 

Responsibilities: 

• Apply sound engineering principles, product specifications and research data to create designs for systems and products for semiconductor industry, with emphasis on mechatronics products.   

• Design and development of automation stages including translating and rotary motion, sensors, servos, actuators, and integration of vision-based systems.  

• Perform engineering calculations including structural and thermal analysis and dynamic systems modeling. 

• Create and revise PRO-Engineer/CREO CAD models and detail drawings, ranging in complexity from simple piece parts to large assemblies. 

• Determine feasibility of product proposals, resolve problems based on technical inputs and develop new designs maintaining product design safety criteria. 

• Prepare product/system designs and related engineering documentation for the manufacturing and testing of prototype and production released products. The documentation shall be complete and easy to follow. 

• Project management duties include report generation, schedule creation and maintenance, design reviews and interdepartmental coordination. 

• Present and participate in design reviews for unique customer driven specials, product enhancements and other new designs. 

• Create, manage and execute engineering project plans, including task scheduling with Gantt charts and resource and cost estimates, using MS Project. 

• Travel to customer sites to participate in technical discussions. 

• Support projects in conjunction with technical staff, managers, and manufacturing groups. Support development and testing of hardware to verify performance. Create test plans, verify, and approve test procedures. 

• Interface with other organizations on new product updates and ensure a smooth transition of the product into the manufacturing cycle. 

• Evaluate change requests and complete all aspects of engineering change orders. 

Education 

• MS degree in mechanical engineering or related degree highly preferred. 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the engineering, design, and development of complex mechanical systems including automation stages, wafer handling systems, reactors, vacuum chambers, and gas delivery systems required. 

Skills 

• Semiconductor capital equipment or heavy capital equipment preferred. 

• Computer background in Microsoft applications, CREO and AutoCAD. 

• Understanding of materials: metals, plastics, surface coatings and surface finishes. 

• Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 and/or ISO 1101:2017 preferred geometric dimension and tolerance 

• Deposition product knowledge a plus (CVD, ALD, EPI, PVD) 

• Knowledgeable in the requirements for CE, NFPA, Semi S2-95 and other relevant standards as applicable to semiconductor manufacturing equipment a plus.  

• Demonstrated passion for Mechatronics in the form of robotics, industrial automation, and/or sensing/computer vision. 

• Knowledge of PLCs and control systems, including hardware and software such as Modbus TCP/IP and EtherCAT, is a plus 

• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or Python to create custom analysis and visualization apps is a plus.  

• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; recommends product and process improvements. 

• Able to work with a diverse team to achieve requirements and specifications on complex projects. 

• Capability to provide and maintain resource coordination and reporting, interfacing with other organizations and outside vendors on resource requirements. 

• A critical thinker with proven ability to create effective solutions to complex engineering problems. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present design concepts to peers and management in a professional and effective manner. 

• Ability to work in a team environment with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities while maintaining a team player attitude. 

• Perform self-inspection of all work and is responsible for ensuring that all work performed adheres to documentation requirements, company policies and procedures.