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Support Engineer (Lab Support and Mechanical Engineering)

San Diego, California, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Hands-on engineer designing, building, installing, maintaining, and debugging mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware and infrastructure while supporting daily validation-lab operations.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical and lab support engineer

Builds

Fixtures, handler tooling, changeover kits, board supports, adapters, rack and shelf solutions, cable-management features, hardware storage and transport systems

Domain

Semiconductor validation / Mechanical engineering

Required skills

Mechanical design and fabrication, CAD modeling (Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD), hardware assembly and troubleshooting, lab equipment maintenance, validation platform setup, inventory management, BOM creation, systematic problem-solving

Preferred skills

Proficiency with parametric CAD or drafting tools

Technologies

Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Inventor

Responsibilities

Design, draft, build, install, configure, inspect, and sustain lab hardware and fixtures; Create or modify parametric 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings; Assemble prototype and deployed hardware using 3D-printed, CNC-machined, or sheet-metal components; Set up, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot post-silicon validation platforms and automated handlers; Manage assigned validation runs and operational commitments; Maintain inventory of parts, tools, fixtures, and lab equipment; Improve lab workflows, documentation, and operational efficiency

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC