Senior Mechanical Engineer

Lapmaster Wolters•Mount Prospect, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Mechanical Engineer involves a combination of working independently and contributing as a key design team member toward successful development of machine tools and automated wafer processing equipment. This role requires either a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design for semiconductor process equipment. The preferred candidate should be detail oriented, have excellent problem-solving skills, and be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Some international and domestic travel will likely be required.

Requirements

Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (or BSME with 5+ years of relevant experience)
Familiarity with modern standards for automated semiconductor process equipment, such as Semi S2/S8 and CE certification requirements
Strong communication skills are a must
Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
Fluent in English (both verbal and written)
Computer literate and proficient in use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)
US citizenship or permanent resident status is strongly preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with wafer handling and automation is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Work with internal & external customers to create both component level and system level designs that achieve required targets for functionality, manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
Use established methods to produce or modifiy layout and detail drawings for a variety of machines, components, and process tooling.
Design or modify drawings and assembly diagrams for machines and tooling.
Complete relevant calculations and modeling, such as finite element analysis, to support engineering decisions during the design process.
Ensure all drawings and diagrams are updated to reflect the latest design changes.
Create and maintain bills of materials and master part number assignments in accordance with established departmental policies.
Write and update assembly procedures and operations/maintenance manuals as part of final deliverables for each project.
Provide regular updates to project timelines for large projects showing major milestones and progress vs. plan.
Communicate status and priority of each major project to company management team, both orally and in writing as appropriate.
Identify, evaluate, and help prioritize ideas for improving design of machines, components, and process tooling.
Use safe work practices at all times.
Identify potential safety hazards and take prompt action to address them.
Coordinates cross-functionally to ensure projects meet business objectives and compliance standards.
Assists with equipment installation, startup, and resolution of customer issues when needed, either at the customer site or via virtual means
Other duties as may be reasonably assigned