Electro Mechanical Engineer

The Electro Mechanical Engineer designs and commissions bespoke reel-to-reel process machines that seamlessly integrate high-precision mechanical assemblies with advanced control systems. This role serves as a subject matter expert in roll-to-roll tension control, web handling, winding dynamics, and in-line process modules, with a focus on handling fragile, high-temperature superconducting tape to zero-defect standards. The engineer leads the design of electromechanical equipment, manages external vendors and integrators, and develops sophisticated in-line inspection and automation solutions to increase manufacturing throughput, yield, and reliability.

• Design hardware and controls for bespoke reel-to-reel process machines, ensuring tight integration between mechanical assemblies and complex control software.
• Act as the subject matter expert for machine design enabling roll-to-roll tension control, web handling and steering, winding dynamics, and in-line process modules.
• Scope and design electromechanical equipment capable of handling fragile high-temperature superconducting tape with zero-defect tolerance.
• Manage external vendors and system integrators for the fabrication of large-scale equipment, ensuring strict adherence to performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Design and implement advanced in-line inspection systems, such as computer vision and laser interferometry, to capture high-fidelity process data during continuous manufacturing.
• Develop long-term strategies to increase manufacturing throughput, including identifying bottlenecks in the reel-to-reel process and implementing automated solutions to improve yield and reliability.
• Use 3D CAD tools and simulation methods to validate machine designs and ensure robust performance under operational conditions.
• Provide technical guidance and collaboration support to manufacturing, design, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Solve first-of-a-kind engineering challenges where no off-the-shelf solutions exist, driving innovation in equipment design and process control.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of experience in the electromechanical design and commissioning of complex reel-to-reel equipment, preferably in delicate material applications such as semiconductor, battery electrode, or specialized aerospace manufacturing.
• Proficiency in electro-mechanical design and machine design for high-precision, continuous manufacturing systems.
• Strong experience with tooling design for custom reel-to-reel machinery and associated process modules.
• Expertise with Beckhoff/TwinCAT 3 and EtherCAT, including structured text programming for advanced motion and process control.
• Experience with taper tension and specialized winding algorithms for roll-to-roll processes.
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD software (NX preferred) for mechanical design and detailing.
• Experience using FEA or multibody dynamics simulation tools to validate and optimize machine designs.
• Proven ability to solve first-of-a-kind engineering problems and develop novel solutions where standard equipment or methods are not available.

• Background in designing equipment for delicate or high-value materials, such as high-temperature superconductors, semiconductor substrates, battery electrodes, or aerospace materials.
• Experience integrating computer vision systems and optical inspection technologies, including laser interferometry, into manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with continuous manufacturing environments and roll-to-roll process optimization.
• Strong vendor and integrator management…