Senior/Mechanical Engineer (R&D)

Responsibilities:

- Perform mechanical design of precision components, subsystem/system to support the development of the next generation semiconductor metrology equipment. Own and drive the mechanical design process:

• Gather and uncover technical requirements and translate them into subsystem specifications.
• Conduct preliminary feasibility studies through engineering first principles and/or experiments.
• Propose and complete the design from conceptual design, detailed design to detailed drawings.
• Conduct analysis and simulations, including structural, thermal, vibration/modal Finite Element Analyses (FEAs).
• Participate and lead design reviews to obtain a peer-oriented design assessment.

- Plan and execute design verification/validation:

• Fit/form test on sub-assembly/system, which includes hands-on work in the cleanroom building/assembling the first few mechanical assemblies.
• Perform risk analysis, develop test plans with well defined test criteria, and execute verification testing of subsystems and systems.

- Supplier management:

• Ensure all design requirements are appropriately specified and parts quality meets specifications with inspection on incoming components.
• Collaborations for customized solutions when required.
• Manufacturing process transfer and qualification.

- Cross collaboration:

• Present technical data effectively to diverse audiences in design reviews, status updates, and issues.
• Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams, including electrical engineers, software engineers, systems engineers, and manufacturing/service engineers, to ensure seamless integration and testing at both subsystem and system levels.
• Develop and release comprehensive documentation of designs, such as assembly and test procedures. Provide training on the new design/procedure and transfer to manufacturing.

- Tool maintenance and troubleshooting:

• Apply standard problem-solving methods to identify root causes of sub-system and system test failures.
• Collaborate with manufacturing team during product ramp-up to support and troubleshoot product issues.

Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, encompassing design principles, materials selection, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-up analysis and error budgeting.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, including design principles, machine elements, materials, fabrication methods.
• Familiar with mechanical manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, etc.
• Proficient in 3D solid modeling using CAD, preferably ProE/Creo.
• Basic knowledge in simulation software (eg. Solidworks, Creo, ANSYS, etc), capable of structural, vibration, thermal and fluid simulation. Able to do first order estimation using mathematics.

Desired attributes:

• Demonstrate perseverance and drive to be better in solving complex problems.
• Excellent team player and contribute to team effort to accomplish overall objectives as needed.
• Be flexible and adaptive to adjust project focus based on priority changes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of growing in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Level Degree with 0-3 years' experience. New college graduates with a strong background in mechanical engineering are welcome to apply.