Design Engineer II; Product Development

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: DESIG
023077

• Posted :
  October 16, 2026
• Full-Time

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Hayward Corporate
Hayward, CA 94545, USA

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world ! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations.

If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success –
join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Design Engineer II to join us in Hayward, CA!

Job Summary:

The New Product Development Engineer serves as the technical owner for products transitioning from development into manufacturing and customer deployment. This role is responsible for supporting NPI programs, managing product execution throughout the product lifecycle, and acting as the primary customer facing technical resource for field issues, product escalations, and early life production support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the introduction of new products from design release through prototype, qualification, and production implementation.
• Serves as the primary engineering resource for build follow activities, ensuring products are manufactured in accordance with engineering intent and customer requirements.
• Works closely with Design Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve technical and production-related issues.
• Investigates product, process, and manufacturing issues and implements corrective actions to improve quality, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Reviews engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Supports prototype builds, first article inspections, qualification activities, and validation testing.
• Coordinates engineering change requests (ECRs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and documentation updates.
• Assists with product transfers, process improvements, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Performs root cause investigations and supports corrective and preventive action (CAPA) implementation.
• Evaluates manufacturing feedback and provides recommendations for product and process improvements.
• Supports account managers and operations personnel in addressing customer technical inquiries and product related concerns.
• Participates in design reviews and cross-functional project meetings.
• Provides engineering support for existing product lines while assisting with new product development activities.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers on New Product Introduction (NPI) and early-life production products.
• Supports troubleshooting activities on customer tools, either remotely or on site, to identify root cause and drive timely resolution.
• Communicate technical findings, corrective actions, and project status updates directly to customer engineering and operations teams.
• Track and manage field issues through closure, ensuring customer concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key customer stakeholders and serve as the voice of the customer within the organization.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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