Advanced Engineer, Operations Engineering-NPI-AS

Kulicke & Soffa•Fort Washington, PA

About The Position

The Advanced Engineer will be a member of a multi-site K&S team that develops and sustains semiconductor assembly equipment. The role is responsible for the design, development, documentation, and testing of mechanical subsystems for a high-performance semiconductor assembly machine under development. The engineer works across functions to support subsystem performance, prototype and production builds, system integration, and technical support for field engineers and customers. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of precision mechanical engineering design or related experience.
Ability to use 3D CAD solid-modeling tools such as NX or ProEngineer, Finite Element Modeling tools such as Nastran or equivalent, and MS Office tools.
Ability to perform analysis related to thermal, fluid, motion, vibration, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to conduct testing, write reports, and evaluate prototype designs against product requirements.
Ability to interpret requirements and design tooling according to customer specifications and requirements.
Ability to perform machine troubleshooting 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.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical or robotics engineering.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think outside the box.
Innovative thinking.
Positive attitude.
Team player with a cross-functional mindset.
Result-driven, can-do mentality.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, and test electro-mechanical systems for high-performance, multi-axis robotic semiconductor manufacturing and process equipment.
Perform analyses and calculations to ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
Evaluate prototype designs against requirements; conduct tests, document and analyze data, and write reports.
Support fabrication and build of prototype and production systems.
Work closely with Electrical Engineering and Software teams to achieve module performance.
Manage the machine Bill of Materials, including related accessories and kits.
Support integration of multiple subsystems and modules into the overall CAD model of a large machine with more than 2,000 unique components.
Use software tools and lab equipment to collect data.
Provide technical support to field engineers and customers.
Perform other duties as assigned.