Kits Mechanical Engineer II

Cohu•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Cohu is seeking an innovative, hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join its Kits Engineering team. The role designs, develops, and supports custom kits and handling solutions for semiconductor test equipment, working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused products. It is based in a fast-paced, low-volume, high-mix engineering environment and requires strong mechanical design skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future. The engineer participates in project phases from requirements definition through design, testing, and integration; follows established engineering procedures and specifications; and assists in creating and implementing design procedures for new device packages. The role also improves existing products through root-cause analysis and solutions that avoid adverse effects across the product population, manages projects on existing products, researches and tests vendor products, supports engineering change processes, and provides assistance to manufacturing and the machine shop. The engineer may interface with customers and sales and may provide work leadership or technical guidance to lower-level employees. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least three years of related progressive mechanical, systems, or applications engineering experience, or a master’s degree and at least two years of related experience. Experience with automation equipment, machine design, jigs and fixtures, tooling, handlers, gears, racks, mechanisms, movements, and project management on existing products is required. The role works in a lab environment with constant or intermittent noise and includes prolonged computer-terminal use. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university; alternatively, a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with the corresponding experience requirement.
At least three years of related and progressive mechanical, systems, or applications engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree, or at least two years with a master’s degree.
Experience with automation equipment, machine design, jigs and fixtures, tooling, handlers, gears, racks, mechanisms, and movements.
Project management experience on existing products, including timelines, schedules, design reviews, and writing functional specifications.
Knowledge of good engineering practices and ability to follow established guidelines and processes.
Knowledge of semiconductor packages and manufacturing processes.
Proficiency with the latest release of SolidWorks, practical experience with PC software, and practical experience with documentation.
Mean time between failure (MTBF) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) knowledge.
Analysis and problem-solving skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to give direction to designers and drafters.
Ability to work independently on projects and interface with other team members.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to use a keyboard and lift up to 20 pounds; occasional exertion.
Ability to work in a lab environment with constant or intermittent noise and sit for prolonged periods at a computer terminal.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience with semiconductor packages and manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with automation, robotics, aluminum machining, hardened gears, thermal concerns, material wear, and aging.

Responsibilities

Participate in project phases including requirements definition, design, testing, and integration.
Follow established engineering procedures and design specifications.
Assist in developing and implementing design procedures for new device packages.
Improve existing products by analyzing issues, identifying root causes, and designing solutions that do not adversely affect the product population.
Manage projects on existing products, including timelines, schedules, design reviews, and functional specifications.
Research, select, and test vendor products.
Research and generate solutions for ECPs and assist with functions required to generate and process ECNs.
Support the manufacturing floor and machine shop as required.
Interface with customers and sales on projects as required.
May provide work leadership or technical guidance to lower-level employees.