Senior Mechanical Engineer [Plasma Power | East | Up to $8k]

[Job ID:703454]

Position Summary:

• Design, analyze, test, and support manufacturing for mechanical components in power conversion and plasma source products. Expertise in heat transfer and materials science is essential.

[Responsibilities]

• Create and optimize mechanical designs for high-power electronics and vacuum chambers.
• Manage the design and documentation of sheet metal, injection-molded, and machined parts.
• Collaborate with design teams in the US and Asia.
• Calculate dimensional and positional variations (tolerance stack-ups) for components.
• Conduct engineering simulations for thermal, structural, and fluid-flow analysis.
• Design experiments and gather data on temperature and stress/strain.
• Consider material properties and failure modes in design.
• Test component durability and performance.
• Work with manufacturers to ensure parts are cost-effective and manufacturable.
• Incorporate fabrication methods into the design process.
• Guide Mechanical Designers and Drafters.
• Participate in making and modifying prototype parts, including 3D printing.

[Requirements]

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Material Science.
• At least 5 years of design experience.
• Advanced skills in SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ANSI Y14.5.
• Experience with thermal analysis, hand calculations, and simulation software (Ansys preferred).
• Familiarity with plasma processing and semiconductor wafer requirements.
• Experience with vacuum equipment and materials science for harsh environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes like metal machining and injection molding.
• Expertise in thermal instrumentation and experimental design.

[Advantage]

• Scripting skills in Python or MATLAB for data acquisition and simulation.
• Experience in anodization for corrosive environments.