Mechanical Design Engineer

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The Mechanical Design Engineer Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, integration, testing, qualification, and sustaining of mechanical systems and subsystems used in Semiconductor Capital Equipment.

• Own the design, development, qualification, and sustainment of mechanical systems, modules, and subsystems for Semiconductor Capital Equipment throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive technical decisions, architecture trade-offs, and innovative design solutions to meet performance, reliability, safety, cost, schedule, and DFX objectives.
• Lead onsite execution of NPI Programs, Alpha/Beta Builds, engineering validation, qualification, and production transition activities.
• Support system and subsystem integration activities, identify design gaps, troubleshoot build issues, and drive timely closure of technical issues.
• Collaborate with Design, Systems, Manufacturing, Quality, Supplier Engineering, and Test teams to resolve build, integration, reliability, and qualification challenges.
• Drive root cause investigations, risk assessments, corrective actions, and engineering change implementation to improve product maturity and stability.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of experience in Mechanical Design, Product Development, and NPI Execution within the Semiconductor Equipment Industry.
• Strong proficiency in NX, Creo, and PLM tools such as Teamcenter and/or Windchill.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, material selection, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation practices.
• Experience with complete product development lifecycle including design, integration, build support, validation, qualification, and sustaining engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas such as Vacuum Chamber Design, Precision Mechanism Design, Frame Design, Electronics Packaging, or other critical semiconductor equipment modules.
• Experience supporting onsite equipment builds, subsystem integration, issue resolution, and qualification activities.
• Familiarity with SEMI S2 and SEMI S8 requirements and their impact on equipment design.
• Strong communication, presentation, articulation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to proactively identify and elevate risks, influence decisions, and drive technical discussions across global cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve complex engineering challenges and drive technical solutions with minimal supervision.
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