The candidate will be a member of a multi-site K&S team that develops and sustains semiconductor assembly equipment.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the design, development, documentation and testing of mechanical subsystems that is part of a high-performance semiconductor assembly machine under development. He / She will take a leading role in communicating with our development partner and coordinating the joint development activities in the mechanical and mechatronic area.

Responsibilities

. Analyzes, designs, and tests electro-mechanical systems for high-performance multi-axis robotic semiconductor manufacturing equipment and process equipment.

. Performs analysis and calculations necessary to ensure designs meet requirements including performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets.

. Evaluates proto@type designs against requirements, performs testing, documents and analyses data and write reports.

. Lead fabrication/build of proto@type and production systems

. Work closely with Electrical Engineering and Software teams to achieve module performance

. Manage overall Bill of Materials for the machine, as well as related accessories and kits.

. Manage and coordinate integration of multiple subsystems and modules into the overall CAD model of a large machine with >2,000 unique components

. Leverage various software tools and lab equipment to collect data

. Serves as project lead or technical expert in at least one subsystem or aspect of machine performance.

. Provides customer facing troubleshooting and support

. Performs risk assessments and analysis

. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience requirements

. Minimum 5 years of precision mechanical engineering design or related experience

. Capable of using 3D CAD solid modeling tools (such as NX or ProEngineer), Finite Element Modeling (Nastran or equivalent), and MS Office tools.

. Ability to perform analysis related to thermal, fluid, motion, vibration, and pneumatic systems.

. Ability to perform testing, write reports, and evaluate proto@type designs against product requirements.

. Knowledge and application of system design involving multiple axes, servo, pneumatic actuators, stepper and other drive/sensing methods.

. Ability to interpret requirements and Design tooling according to customer's specifications and requirements

. Full design cycle experience, from proof of concept through prototyping, development, and commercial realization.

. Strong ability to perform machine trouble shooting and testing

. Knowledge of materials and production methods.

. Knowledge of low volume manufacturing methods and mechanical engineering standards including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance).

. Ability to perform detailed analysis related to motion systems and mechanism designs.

. Display of leadership, ability to supervisor and/or mentor

Education Requirements

. Minimum a bachelor's degree in mechanical or robotics engineering, MS preferred

Other requirements

. Good communication and interpersonal skills

. Ability to think outside the box

. Innovative thinking

. Positive Attitude

. Strong leadership skills

. Team player with a cross functional mindset

. Result-driven and can-do mentality

. Willingness to travel (up to 20%) and hold off-hours calls

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