Senior Mechanical Engineer

Benchmark; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Bayan Lepas, Penang to produce concept and detailed 2D & 3D CAD designs for semiconductor process equipment and related systems. You will develop design documentation, manage cable routing and machine frame design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet specifications.

The role requires 5+ years of mechanical design experience, knowledge of ASME/ISO standards, and strong CAD/PLM tool proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a mechanical design engineer or similar role.
• Familiar with mechanical drawing standards (ASME, ISO, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Willing to travel overseas occasionally as needed.
• Experience in designing semiconductor machinery and familiarity with SEMI standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create concept and detailed 2D & 3D CAD designs for semiconductor process equipment and related systems.
• Develop and review mechanical design documentation, including cable routing and machine frame design.
• Perform hand calculations, simulations, and testing related to structure, thermal, and flow characteristics.
• Support design reviews and coordinate with System, Electrical, and Manufacturing teams.
• Apply DFMEA and risk assessment to design and project decisions.
• Communicate effectively with project leaders and stakeholders; manage own schedule.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFMEA

Communication skills

ASME/ISO standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

CREO

Teamcenter

Windchill

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

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Company Description Benchmark is a global provider of innovative product design, engineering services, technology solutions, and advanced manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers. Since 1979, the company has supported customers from initial product concept through volume production, direct order fulfillment, and aftermarket services. Benchmark serves diverse industries including aerospace, defense, medical technologies, industrial, semiconductor capital equipment, next-generation communications, and advanced computing. The company operates in 22 locations across eight countries with approximately 13,000 team members and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. Benchmark’s common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BHE.

Role Description

• Create concept and detailed 2D & 3D CAD design of semiconductor process equipment, industrial control, consumer products, medical industries and test automation.
• Create and review detailed design documentation and all mechanical tasks for product development including cable/bundle routing and design, machine frame structural design, sheet metal design, machining part design, die cast part design and plastic enclosure parts.
• Perform hand calculation, simulation and testing of machine structure, thermal heat transfer, fluid flow, pressure drop, gas purity and other characteristics that can affect machine performance, and to design an experiment to validate whether the design can meet specifications.
• Create or support staff/lead/principal mechanical engineers for design review documentation.
• Collaborate with other engineers from different disciplines: System Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Fabrication Technicians and Field Service Engineers.
• Understand risk management and able to create design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA).
• Responsible for your own work schedule and able to communicate well with project leaders, internal and external stakeholders, and other team members.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Engineering Degree, majoring in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a mechanical design engineer, electro-mechanical engineer, or mechanical drafter. Fresh graduates with excellent academic achievement and relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply for this position.
• Familiar with mechanical engineering drawing standards (i.e. ASME, ISO etc.)
• Have decisive, result-oriented mindset, proactive & independent and work well with other team members.
• Familiar with part manufacturing process such as sheet metal forming, milling/wire cutting process, welding/brazing process, cable harness assembly process, die casting process, and plastic injection moulding process.
• Experience in using CAD and product life cycle management software, preferably Siemens NX, Solidworks, CREO, Teamcenter, Windchill, Solidworks PDM or equivalent.
• Good communication skill and good command of the English language (both written and verbal).
• Occasional overseas assignment is expected for this position and able to travel as required.
• Experience in designing semiconductor machine and familiar with SEMI standards will be added advantage.
• Experience in designing customer products, industrial products and medical products will be added advantage.