Senior Engineer I, Mechanical Engineering

ASM is a leading company at the forefront of innovation in the semiconductor industry. They are seeking a Senior Engineer I in Mechanical Engineering to design and develop advanced high precision equipment, applying solid mechanical engineering fundamentals to solve complex design challenges and support new product development.

Responsibilities:

• Apply sound engineering principles, product specifications and research data to create designs for systems and products for semiconductor industry, with emphasis on mechatronics products
• Design and development of automation stages including translating and rotary motion, sensors, servos, actuators, and integration of vision-based systems
• Perform engineering calculations including structural and thermal analysis and dynamic systems modeling
• Create and revise PRO-Engineer/CREO CAD models and detail drawings, ranging in complexity from simple piece parts to large assemblies
• Determine feasibility of product proposals, resolve problems based on technical inputs and develop new designs maintaining product design safety criteria
• Prepare product/system designs and related engineering documentation for the manufacturing and testing of prototype and production released products. The documentation shall be complete and easy to follow
• Project management duties include report generation, schedule creation and maintenance, design reviews and interdepartmental coordination
• Present and participate in design reviews for unique customer driven specials, product enhancements and other new designs
• Create, manage and execute engineering project plans, including task scheduling with Gantt charts and resource and cost estimates, using MS Project
• Travel to customer sites to participate in technical discussions
• Support projects in conjunction with technical staff, managers, and manufacturing groups. Support development and testing of hardware to verify performance. Create test plans, verify, and approve test procedures
• Interface with other organizations on new product updates and ensure a smooth transition of the product into the manufacturing cycle
• Evaluate change requests and complete all aspects of engineering change orders

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the engineering, design, and development of complex mechanical systems including automation stages, wafer handling systems, reactors, vacuum chambers, and gas delivery systems required
• Able to work with a diverse team to achieve requirements and specifications on complex projects
• A critical thinker with proven ability to create effective solutions to complex engineering problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present design concepts to peers and management in a professional and effective manner
• Ability to work in a team environment with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities while maintaining a team player attitude
• Perform self-inspection of all work and is responsible for ensuring that all work performed adheres to documentation requirements, company policies and procedures
• MS degree in mechanical engineering or related degree highly preferred
• Semiconductor capital equipment or heavy capital equipment preferred
• Computer background in Microsoft applications, CREO and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 and/or ISO 1101:2017 preferred geometric dimension and tolerance
• Deposition product knowledge a plus (CVD, ALD, EPI, PVD)
• Knowledgeable in the requirements for CE, NFPA, Semi S2-95 and other relevant standards as applicable to semiconductor manufacturing equipment a plus
• Demonstrated passion for Mechatronics in the form of robotics, industrial automation, and/or sensing/computer vision
• Knowledge of PLCs and control systems, including hardware and software such as Modbus TCP/IP and EtherCAT, is a plus
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or Python to create custom analysis and visualization apps is a plus