Principal Mechanical Engineer (Robotics / Mechatronics for Fab Solutions)
About The Position
Brooks Automation is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer as we accelerate our growth journey. Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing. We are committed to innovation by continuously developing new product offerings and partnering with our customers to integrate solutions for their manufacturing process tools. This benefits our customers with improved throughput and yield and a lower cost of ownership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering role.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in an NPI (New Product Introduction) environment.
- Experience in all aspects of mechanical design and development of new products, full life cycle ownership from concept thru production release.
- Ability to understand Marketing Requirements Document and supplement with mechanical design requirements to meet these requirements.
- Strong 3D CAD modeling (ProE & Solidworks) and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) / CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) of mechanical designs.
- Strong knowledge of fundamentals of components such as robotic mechanisms, including motors, bearings, sensors, actuators.
- Strong knowledge of automation controls, robotics, semiconductor system integration.
- Knowledge of materials and good design practices for the material of choice.
- Hands on skill for assembly and troubleshooting of mechanical components, assemblies and systems.
- Ability to estimate tasks for completing projects and follow schedules.
- Experience leading small offshore development teams.
- Experience with Agile/AgileEC.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, able to prepare technical reports, presentations and interact with suppliers, supply chain and operations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience filing IP or patent disclosures is a plus.
- Knowledge of SEMI standards is a plus.
- Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
- Experience leading mechanical engineering products is a plus.
- Experience with basic machining (mills/lathe) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design new products for the semiconductor industry as well as design new mechanical features for existing products.
- Produce and release 3D models, drawings and BOM’s per the Brooks process.
- Work cooperatively with electrical and software engineering to ensure that new product designs will function per market and customer requirements.
- Understand and communicate cost impact of new designs.
- Build prototypes.
- Support operations, supply chain, field service and the quality organization as needed to ensure the product line can be sustained and function reliably.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible Vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
