Lead Product Design Engineer – Semiconductor Equipment

Fabworx Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus Program

401(k) with Company Matching

Flexible Scheduling Options for Family

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Parental and Family Leave

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible

Job summary

Fabworx Solutions in Austin, TX, is seeking a Principal Product Design Engineer to lead design and development of automation equipment for the semiconductor industry. The role combines senior technical work with product development leadership, partnering with Manufacturing, Sales, and Executives.

You will create CAD models, perform design reviews, ensure manufacturability, and mentor engineers while exploring AI and digital tools to improve productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of product design and development experience.
• Strong background in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, industrial equipment, robotics, or precision machinery.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and engineering documentation systems.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, structural analysis, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience managing products through the complete product lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional engineering projects.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems preferred.
• Semiconductor industry experience strongly preferred.
• Interest in applying AI and modern digital tools to engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept through production release.
• Design and develop automation equipment, end effectors, material handling solutions, and semiconductor manufacturing support equipment.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, and design documentation.
• Conduct design reviews, engineering validation activities, and product qualification efforts.
• Ensure products are designed for manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Support existing product improvements and customer-driven enhancements.
• Develop engineering standards, templates, and best practices that improve quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Operations to improve prototype-to-production transitions.
• Support customer design reviews, supplier development activities, and technical problem resolution.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff through design reviews and project execution.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to improve engineering productivity, knowledge management, documentation, and decision-making.
• Support Fabworx innovation initiatives and help convert qualified opportunities into successful products.

Skills

Leadership

SolidWorks

GD&T

DFM DFA

Mechanical design

Semiconductor equipment

PDM/PLM

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Engineering documentation systems

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Fabworx Solutions in Austin, TX, is seeking a Principal Product Design Engineer to lead design and development of automation equipment for the semiconductor industry. The role combines senior technical work with product development leadership, partnering with Manufacturing, Sales, and Executives.

You will create CAD models, perform design reviews, ensure manufacturability, and mentor engineers while exploring AI and digital tools to improve productivity.