Mechanical engineer III
Core
Design and develop custom mechanical tooling, precision mechanisms, and SPMs for semiconductor equipment, ensuring manufacturability and quality throughout the product lifecycle.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (semiconductor capital equipment)
Builds
Special Purpose Machines (SPMs), precision optical/mechanical assemblies, and manufacturing tooling for semiconductor chips and displays
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Precision mechanics
Required skills
Mechanical design, FEA (structural/thermal/modal), GD&T, 3D CAD/PLM, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, stress/deflection calculations, test planning
Preferred skills
Semiconductor capital equipment experience, opto-mechanical tolerancing, cleanroom/vacuum design, motion systems, DFMEA, statistical data analysis
Technologies
ANSYS, 3D CAD, PLM
Responsibilities
Own full design lifecycle from concept to manufacturing release; Design precision mechanisms like lens mounts and flexures; Perform engineering calculations and FEA validation; Create 3D models, drawings, and BOMs; Lead design reviews and maintain documentation; Coordinate procurement and supplier collaboration; Execute testing and qualification protocols.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC