Mechanical Designer

24 months contract role. Onsite in Fremont, CA. Regular, Mon-Fri, 40 - 8am-5pm PT

• Strong in using NX for 3D CAD (at least must have used it for 2+ years )
• Familiar with Teamcenter PLM system (expertise not required)
• Solid mechanical design skills (particularly with sheet metal and machined parts)

• Develops and supports additive manufacturing ("AM") processes and technology, including, but not limited to, 3D printing, rapid prototyping (RP), direct digital manufacturing (DDM), layered manufacturing and additive fabrications.
• Determines material-process-design interdependencies; provides AM design optimization input, researches and facilitates AM material and process discussions and requirements, interfaces with product line.
• Applies digital design, CAD, solid modeling software and computer aided engineering methods. Interprets engineering drawings/specifications and manufacturing processes; problem solves material, process and parts issues such as defect structure and porosity issues.
• Develops test methods and procedures, performs inspection and failure analysis.
• May develop qualitative tools and software to optimize and increase reliability of existing equipment for AM.
• May research new AM technologies, create AM work instructions and/or assist in the development of AM machinists/technicians, training on new product processes and methods.

Our Client is a Fortune 350 company that engages in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment.