Santa Clara, CA

description: Mechanical Engineer
Description
• Has developed specialized skills or is multi-skilled developed through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience. Completes work with a limited degree of supervision. Likely to act as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Product design Experience in Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing processes. Work with global teams to design sub systems / systems of process chambers used in semiconductor equipment industry using Semi standard.
Key Responsibilities
• Is proficient on primary toolset and demonstrates ability to acquire additional systems and applications. Performs startup activities through Tier II with limited support. Able to complete qualifications with minimal assistance.
• Follows all checklists and procedures and ensures correct Revs of procedures and schematics are available prior to performing work. May identify procedural issues.
• Problem identification, define, coordinate, perform, and document engineering test reports and troubleshooting a variety of difficult mechanical problems with limited supervision
• Develop, design, or modify mechanical engineering concept/layouts/schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of difficult scope
• Provide solution to a variety of engineering problems involving gas flow, thermal management, and structural strength.
• Experience in quartz, SiC, O-rings materials selection, understanding of pyrometry in high temperature & vacuum/ATM CVD semiconductor reactors. Knowledge of close loop control systems
• Product Design & Drafting of Machined/Structural/fabricated/ Sheet metal components using CAD tools (UG NX, Inventor)
• Perform engineering analysis of difficult scope with limited supervision. Analyze simple FEA problems / hand calculations.
• Technically lead and/or execute engineering projects, including development of key suppliers. Generate mechanical product specifications.
• Responsible for the design, development and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle. Establishes standards across all operational processes
• Specify and review engineering documentation
• Implements concepts for variety of complex product issues and mechanical solutions
Functional Knowledge
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering design, Heat Transfer, should have understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T/ASME standards, Materials & Manufacturing processes, Numerical Methods, Auto CAD, TCE, UG NX/Inventor and analysis
• Good knowledge on materials – ferrous & non-ferrous metals, Ceramics
Business Expertise:
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
Leadership
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Interpersonal Skills:
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
• Clear thinking, Good Communication skills and ability to collaborate with Global teams.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
Qualifications:
Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred
• 5 - 10 Years of Experience
• Previous work experience to include mechanical engineering experience in a product development and manufacturing environment. Semiconductor equipment industry preferred.
• Knowledge in Vacuum Sciences – Advantage