Mechanical Engineer
Designs, prototypes, and builds specialized mechanical equipment and subsystems for semiconductor fabrication and packaging. Requires 2-7 years hands-on experience in mechanical/electromechanical systems and a relevant engineering degree.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design and iterate on machines and subsystems for semiconductor packaging fabrication
- Create mechanical designs including frames, components, and assemblies
- Integrate mechanical, electrical, and optical components in system assembly, including wiring, optics alignment, and electronics
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve fabrication processes and equipment
- Source components and materials while working with vendors to meet project specifications
Required Experience
- 2-7 years of professional experience in mechanical and electromechanical system design
- 2-7 years of hands-on experience building, prototyping, and assembling complex systems
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or Physics
Nice-to-Have
- Master's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience
- Home workshop/lab experience demonstrating passion for hands-on engineering
- Experience building laser machines with comprehensive knowledge of laser system components
- Experience working in both R&D and production environments with hardware
- System integration expertise across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
- Experience with opto-mechanical system design
- Circuit design capabilities for custom control systems and instrumentation
- Basic coding skills for equipment control
Skills
Solidworks, CAD, Mechanical Design, Opto-Mechanical Design, Laser Systems, Prototyping, System Integration, 3D Printing, Circuit Design, Python
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