Mechanical Engineer 2
Core
Designing and defining cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems for semiconductor capital equipment, including feasibility studies, testing, and guiding detailed design and fabrication.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (semiconductor equipment)
Builds
Subassemblies and subsystems for Lam's deposition, etch, photoresist strip, and single wafer clean product lines
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Required skills
Mechanical design, engineering analysis, product validation, manufacturing processes, PLM (Teamcenter/TCE), GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFM/DFA, Design-to-Cost, FEA/simulation, material selection, structural/thermal/vibration/fluid/gas flow analysis
Preferred skills
NX/Creo 3D CAD, PLM automation/scripting, Reliability Engineering, 8D/5-Why/DFMEA methodologies, engineering validation planning, technical communication
Technologies
Teamcenter (TCE), NX, Creo, FEA tools
Responsibilities
Lead mechanical and electromechanical product development from concept through release; Translate system requirements into robust design solutions; Develop concepts, trade-off studies, 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications; Apply engineering analysis (structural, thermal, vibration, fluid, gas flow) to optimize designs; Perform or support FEA and simulations; Select materials, manufacturing processes, coatings, and surface treatments; Apply GD&T, tolerance stack-up, DFM, DFA, and Design-to-Cost principles; Develop and execute feasibility studies, validation plans, and engineering tests; Analyze characterization and validation data to drive design improvements; Support prototype builds, qualification, release, and engineering change implementation; Investigate product and field issues using structured problem-solving methodologies; Drive continuous improvement initiatives; Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and global stakeholders; Present technical solutions and validation results during design reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC