Mechanical Engineer IV
Core
Lead the design, development, qualification, and lifecycle improvement of PVD chamber hardware, vacuum subsystems, pedestals, ESCs, process kits, and thermal management assemblies for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical design engineer (semiconductor equipment)
Builds
PVD chambers, vacuum subsystems, thermal management assemblies, and related hardware for semiconductor manufacturing tools
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment / Materials science
Required skills
Mechanical design, 3D CAD, GD&T, tolerance analysis, FEA/CFD, root cause analysis, supplier development, vacuum systems, thermal management
Preferred skills
PVD process knowledge, plasma processes, NX/Teamcenter/ANSYS, RF hardware integration, advanced packaging
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS, FEA, CFD
Responsibilities
Own mechanical design of PVD chambers, targets, cathodes, shields, liners, pedestals, ESCs, process kits, wafer handling interfaces and vacuum hardware; Perform 3D design, 2D drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and engineering calculations; Conduct thermal, structural, vibration and design tradeoff analyses using FEA/CFD tools; Develop solutions for contamination control, particle reduction, thermal stability, reliability and manufacturability; Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for customer and field issues; Define qualification plans and analyze engineering test data; Drive supplier development and component qualification activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC