Mechanical Engineer II

Cohu•San Diego, CA

1d•$114,000 - $142,000

About The Position

Cohu is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in automation equipment design, mechanisms, and electromechanical systems. The role develops mechanical solutions for new product introductions and enhances existing automation platforms, with a focus on complex automation systems. The engineer leads and participates in product development from requirements and design through integration, testing, deployment, production transfer, and support. The role also performs design analysis and testing, produces engineering documentation, collaborates across disciplines and business functions, evaluates vendor components, and provides technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
Strong background in mechanism design, including gears, racks, bearings, actuators, linkages, motors, cylinders, and vacuum components.
Experience developing automation or robotic systems.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation.
Working knowledge of materials, coatings, plastics, manufacturing processes, GD&T, and design for manufacturability.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to direct drafters and designers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Creativity, problem-solving skills, and a broad, big-picture engineering approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to thermal systems, heat transfer, CFD, or thermal-mechanical FEA.
Experience with MTBF, FMEA, or reliability engineering.
Ability to interpret and analyze laboratory or field system data.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize, design, and develop automation and mechanical technologies, including prototypes, testing, and transfer to high-volume production.
Lead engineering efforts for new and existing mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Improve and optimize current designs, assemblies, and processes.
Perform mechanical analysis to validate design feasibility and risk.
Create detailed drawings, assemblies, bills of materials, alignment procedures, and engineering documentation.
Conduct functional, reliability, and performance testing.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software, and vision engineering teams locally and remotely.
Interface with operations, sales, customers, and other Cohu business units.
Select, evaluate, and qualify vendor components for performance and reliability.
Participate in all development phases, including requirements, design, integration, testing, deployment, and support.
Develop and maintain project requirements, specifications, schedules, and budgets.
Manage timelines, design reviews, and functional specifications for new sub-assemblies.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.