Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Nova Measuring Instruments • Fremont, CA

71d • $130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing product development and R&D projects. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing next-generation metrology systems by translating innovative concepts into mechanical designs and rapidly iterating prototypes. This position requires collaboration across various technical fields, including electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software. We are looking for individuals who thrive in team environments, can brainstorm big ideas, embrace new technologies, and have the drive to take a concept from prototype to high-volume consumer product solutions.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineer with at least a BS degree and 10 years or more of experience in Semiconductor equipment related field
• Expertise in high vacuum design
• Experience with precision lens & camera mounting, X-ray and or E beam optics
• Good modelling, detail drawing practices and an understanding of GD&T
• Proficiency in SolidWorks & SolidWorks PDM
• Previous experience with Semiconductor Capital equipment a plus

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key subsystems designs from concept to release to manufacturing including developing concepts, detail design, detail drawings & BOM's, tolerance analysis & procurement
• Understand key requirements, create specification and other technical design documents
• Perform risk analysis and mitigate where necessary by experiment, FEA analysis or other relevant method
• Prepare and conduct reviews at all phases of design
• Procurement and management of key suppliers
• Prepare test plans, build prototypes and conduct or supervise tests to validate designs

Benefits

• Certified Best Places to Work from 'Great Places to Work' in 2022, 2023 & 2024 (Rated by our employees) Top 30 in our industry category
• Doubled in revenue from 2020 to 2022
• Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
• Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees