Design Engineer II (Thermal Sensor Products)

QUANTUM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC•Hayward, CA

1d•$74,900 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

UCT is seeking a Design Engineer II to support the design, development, and implementation of custom temperature sensing solutions for semiconductor and advanced manufacturing applications. This role will focus on temperature measurement products and assemblies, including thermocouples and other temperature sensing technologies used in gas and liquid delivery systems. Working under the guidance of senior engineering staff, the Design Engineer II will contribute to product development, documentation, testing, and manufacturing support activities. The role is intended to develop technical expertise in temperature sensing products and semiconductor applications, progressively assuming greater responsibility for product design, customer support, testing, and project ownership while developing toward a senior engineering role.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Customer focused mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Working knowledge of CAD software, including: Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
Familiarity with engineering documentation and product lifecycle management systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to analyze technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Basic understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and measurement principles.
Ability to work effectively with operations, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience may be considered.
2-3 years of engineering design experience in semiconductor capital equipment, industrial instrumentation, thermal products, sensors, manufacturing, or related industries.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of temperature sensing technologies, instrumentation, thermal systems, or process control applications is preferred.
Experience with Agile PLM, SAP, or similar systems is preferred.
Previous experience with temperature sensing devices, thermocouples, RTDs, instrumentation, or control systems is preferred but not required.
Internship, co-op, laboratory, or project experience involving product design, testing, or manufacturing support is desirable.
Experience in a custom, engineer to order, or high mix manufacturing environment is a plus.
Valid passport preferred or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Supports the design and development of temperature sensing solutions and related assemblies using CAD software to execute designs.
Assists in the creation of product drawings, assemblies, bills of material (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
Reviews customer specifications, engineering drawings, and technical requirements to support product design and application feasibility.
Collaborate with internal account managers, manufacturing personnel, and engineering teams to ensure products meet customer requirements.
Supports prototype fabrication, testing, validation, and product qualification activities.
Assists manufacturing with troubleshooting, continuous improvement initiatives, and resolution of product-related issues.
Participates in design review meetings and follows product development and NPI processes.
Works closely with senior engineers to develop technical knowledge of temperature sensing products and applications.
Supports engineering change activities, documentation updates, and product lifecycle management processes.
Participates in technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams as experience develops.