Mechanical Design Engineer II

Company Overview

Fulcrum Technologies, Inc. is a world‑class manufacturer of precision engineered, machined and fabricated products that support the world’s most advanced semiconductor equipment. The products we design, and manufacture provide structural integrity for vibration sensitive tools, and help our customers advance in the microchip industry. This is a unique opportunity to help a growing business lead the market in this space and expand into other categories.

A successful candidate will bring a creative approach to design, with unmatched energy and resolve.

• Develop robust, cost-effective mechanical & structural solutions for a range of semiconductor tool pedestals that fall within tool manufacturer specifications and customer facility requirements.
• Extract and interpret design values from customer specifications, manuals, and construction drawings.
• Leverage new materials and coatings in alignment with customer requirements that provide flexibility of supply and cost reduction incentives.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to new and existing designs that drive down costs and increase efficiency through the shop.
• Use Inventor software to create detailed models, drawings, and occasionally perform FEA analysis for mechanical assemblies.
• Bring new perspective and support to establish best practices for design and print creation.
• Ability to adopt and apply Fulcrum’s documented design standards.
• Develop fabrication and machining fixtures that support both in‑house manufacturing and key suppliers.
• Manage time sensitive design tasks to accommodate business needs.
• Ensure design deliverables are aligned with downstream customers.
• Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) as assigned, and address design related challenges in production.
• Ability to communicate project status both verbally and in writing, identifying risks and resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor 2018 or newer.
• Experience designing for metal fabrication & machine shop applications with knowledge of cutting, grinding, forming, welding and milling.
• Experience with change management systems, standards, CAD systems & file structures, etc.
• Comfortable working with both metric and U.S. standard units.
• Familiar navigating an ERP system to identify information relative to components and materials.
• Experience with semiconductor industry a plus.

• Primarily in an on‑site office environment within a manufacturing and engineering setting.
• This position is 100% on‑site.
• Positive. Collaborative. Energetic. Innovative. Exciting.
• Frequent interaction with cross‑functional teams including production, engineering, quality, and leadership.
• This position is required to work directly on the manufacturing floor where PPE must be worn (provided by employer).
• Occasional fab visit may be required with proper training and badging.

• 401(k) with Safe Harbor matching
• Health and Vision insurance (Base plan 100% paid for employee and qualified dependents)
• Dental Insurance (50% paid by employer)
• Short Term Disability (100% paid by employer)
• Accident Insurance (100% paid by employer)
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave

Safety, Quality, Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Respect for Coworkers.

80,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Tualatin HQ)