CareerPlan

New College Grad - Mechanical Engineer III - PhD (2027 Summer Cohort)

Santa Clara,CAFull-time$124k–$171k2026-09-15 → 2026-10-23

Core

Design, develop, and modify mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, and specifications for semiconductor equipment; oversee manufacturing and installation processes; coordinate procurement of components; troubleshoot mechanical problems.

Role type

Entry-level Mechanical Engineer (New College Grad)

Builds

Semiconductor equipment and tools

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science

Required skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals, physics, mathematics, materials science, CAD/drawing creation, engineering analysis, troubleshooting, documentation

Preferred skills

Semiconductor fab or equipment industry experience, availability for July 2027 cohort start

Technologies

CAD tools, engineering analysis software

Responsibilities

Design or modify basic mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications under direct supervision; Coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects; Perform and document engineering test reports; Perform engineering analysis; troubleshoot a variety of mechanical problems of general difficulty under direct supervision; Help to design, develop, and implement custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes; Enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle, as needed

Seniority

Entry-level, New College Grad