Mechanical Design Engineer II

Fulcrum Tech Inc; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Safe Harbor matching

Health and Vision insurance

Dental Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Fulcrum Tech Inc in Tualatin is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop solutions for semiconductor tools. The successful candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering and at least 3 years of design experience, proficient in Autodesk software.

This full-time position requires on-site work with benefits including 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid time off. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential in our manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Experience designing for metal fabrication & machine shop applications.
• Comfortable working with both metric and U.S. standard units.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust mechanical & structural solutions for semiconductor tool pedestals.
• Create detailed models and drawings using Inventor.
• Manage time sensitive design tasks.

Skills

Mechanical design

Autodesk AutoCAD

Inventor 2018

Metal fabrication

Change management systems

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Fulcrum Technologies, Inc. is a world‑class manufacturer of precision engineered, machined and fabricated products that support the world’s most advanced semi‑conductor equipment. The products we design, and manufacture provide structural integrity for vibration sensitive tools, and help our customers advance in the microchip industry. This is a unique opportunity to help a growing business lead the market in this space and expand into other categories. A successful candidate will bring a creative approach to design, with unmatched energy and resolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust, cost‑effective mechanical & structural solutions for a range of semiconductor tool pedestals that fall within tool manufacturer specifications and customer facility requirements.
• Extract and interpret design values from customer specifications, manuals, and construction drawings.
• Leverage new materials and coatings in alignment with customer requirements that provide flexibility of supply and cost reduction incentives.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles to new and existing designs that drive down costs and increase efficiency through the shop.
• Use Inventor software to create detailed models, drawings, and perform FEA analysis for mechanical assemblies.
• Bring new perspective and support to establish best practices for design and print creation.
• Ability to adopt and apply Fulcrum’s documented design standards.
• Develop fabrication and machining fixtures that support both in‑house manufacturing and key suppliers.
• Manage time sensitive design tasks to accommodate business needs.
• Ensure design deliverables are aligned with downstream customers.
• Execute Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) as assigned, and address design related challenges in production.
• Ability to communicate project status both verbally and in writing, identifying risks and resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficient with Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor 2018 or newer.
• Experience designing for metal fabrication & machine shop applications with knowledge of cutting, grinding, forming, welding and milling.
• Experience with change management systems, standards, CAD systems & file structures, etc.
• Comfortable working with both metric and U.S. standard units.
• Familiar navigating an ERP system to identify information relative to components and materials.
• Experience with semiconductor industry a plus.
• Primarily in an on‑site office environment within a manufacturing and engineering setting.
• This position is 100% on‑site.
• Frequent interaction with cross‑functional teams including production, engineering, quality, and leadership.
• This position is required to work directly with the manufacturing floor where PPE must be worn (provided by employer).
• Occasional fab visit may be required with proper training and badging.
• Full‑time, permanent position with excellent benefits.
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor matching
• Health and Vision insurance (Base plan 100% paid for employee and qualified dependents)
• Dental Insurance (50% paid by employer)
• Short Term Disability (100% paid by employer)
• Accident Insurance (100% paid by employer)
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave

Company Values

Safety, Quality, Integrity, Customer Focus, Teamwork, and Respect for Coworkers.

Pay Range

65,000 - 75,000 USD per year (Tualatin HQ)