Mechanical Engineer III – Value Engineering
Core
Mechanical engineer focused on value engineering, cost reduction, and supply chain alignment for semiconductor capital equipment.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (value engineering)
Builds
Semiconductor capital equipment (wafer handling, vacuum systems, beamline systems)
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Required skills
mechanical design, GD&T, structural analysis, material selection, supplier qualification, cost modeling, ECO execution, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
value engineering, supplier transitions, localization projects, should-cost analysis, failure analysis, system-level integration
Technologies
CAD systems, engineering documentation tools
Responsibilities
Lead value engineering initiatives for cost reduction and alternate material evaluation; optimize mechanical designs and tooling for manufacturability; partner with suppliers to qualify components and processes; execute engineering changes and support NPI cost evaluation; perform validation testing and engineering analysis for structural integrity and thermal performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC