Lead Mechanical Engineer

Exentec; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Exentec Abatement seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager to lead the development and delivery of advanced semiconductor gas abatement systems. You will guide cross-functional teams, drive product validation, and mentor engineers, aligning solutions with customer needs and business goals.

The role focuses on engineering leadership, system design, and production readiness, with relocation flexibility to the Napa/Boise area and a strong emphasis on safety and performance throughout

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in product development or industrial systems.
• Proven track record leading complex engineering projects from concept to production release.
• Strong project management skills: budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Proficiency with CAD and 3D modeling; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience designing and integrating mechanical, process, electrical, instrumentation, and control components.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, validation, and deployment of advanced semiconductor gas abatement systems and related technologies.
• Guide design, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of wet scrubbing, thermal destruction, and related process technologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams and align solutions with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Advance the product roadmap through collaboration with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and service teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Engineering analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Mentoring

DFM/DFS

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Job description

Exentec Abatement develops advanced environmental technologies that help semiconductor manufacturers reduce emissions, improve safety, and achieve sustainability goals. Join a growing team shaping the future of semiconductor gas abatement through engineering innovation and execution.

OPEN TO RELOCATION for those outside of the Napa/Boise, ID area.

Position Summary

The Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager provides technical and project leadership for the development and delivery of advanced semiconductor gas abatement systems.

• Lead complex engineering projects from concept through commercialization, meeting scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety goals.
• Guide the design, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of wet scrubbing, thermal destruction, and related process technologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams and align solutions with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Advance the product roadmap through collaboration with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and service teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence

• Lead the design, development, validation, and deployment of advanced semiconductor gas abatement systems and associated technologies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical and process system design, providing technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
• Perform engineering analysis, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, structural assessments, and system performance evaluations.
• Research, evaluate, and specify materials, components, and technologies to optimize product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for complex technical issues affecting product performance, quality, or customer satisfaction.
• Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Serviceability (DFS), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.

Project Management & Execution

• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical, schedule, and resource challenges to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive accountability for project deliverables while maintaining focus on quality, safety, and customer expectations.
• Facilitate design reviews, project gate reviews, and executive project updates.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Support engineering best practices, design standards, documentation processes, and project management methodologies.
• Lead by example in technical rigor, professionalism, customer focus, and problem-solving.

Product Development & Validation

• Experience in laboratory testing, pilot studies, field evaluations, and product validation efforts.
• Establish test plans, acceptance criteria, and validation protocols to verify system performance and reliability.
• Analyze test data and implement engineering improvements based on findings.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts and transition designs into production.
• Develop manufacturing documentation, operating procedures, installation instructions, and service documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, process equipment design, or industrial systems engineering.
• Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept through production release.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and materials engineering.
• Experience designing and integrating mechanical, process, electrical, instrumentation, and control system components.
• Proficiency with CAD software and 3D modeling tools; SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Preferred

• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, gas abatement systems, scrubbers, thermal oxidizers, or chemical process equipment.
• Experience with PLC controls, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with pressure systems, hazardous gas handling, environmental compliance, and process safety principles.