Design Engineer II; Product Validation

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

Design Engineer II is responsible for supporting the design, development, and implementation of custom temperature sensing solutions for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing applications. The role will focus on temperature measurement products and assemblies, including thermocouples and other temperature sensing technologies used in gas and liquid delivery systems. Working under the guidance of senior engineering staff, the Design Engineer II will contribute to product development, documentation, testing, and manufacturing support activities.

• Supports the design and development of temperature sensing solutions and related assemblies using CAD software to execute designs.
• Assists in the creation of product drawings, assemblies, bills of material (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Reviews customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical requirements to support product design and application feasibility.
• Collaborate with internal account managers, manufacturing personnel, and engineering teams to ensure products meet customer requirements.
• Supports prototype fabrication, testing, validation, and product qualification activities.
• Assists manufacturing with troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, and resolution of product-related issues.
• Participates in design review meetings and follows product development and NPI processes.
• Works closely with senior engineers to develop technical knowledge of temperature sensing products and applications.
• Supports engineering change activities, documentation updates, and product lifecycle management processes.
• Participates in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams as experience develops.

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.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Customer focused mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, including:
• Autodesk Inventor
• AutoCAD
• Solid Works
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and product lifecycle management systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to analyze technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Basic understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and measurement principles.
• Knowledge of temperature sensing technologies, instrumentation, thermal systems, or process control applications is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with operations, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
• Experience with Agile PLM, SAP, or similar systems is preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing…