Mechanical Engineer

Russell Tobin; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking Mechanical Engineers to support design, development, testing, and validation of high-precision semiconductor equipment in Fremont, CA. Onsite role with 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Ideal candidates have CAD experience, strong fundamentals, and the ability to work cross-functionally, with emphasis on manufacturability and reliability in lab settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling, assemblies, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience in a chemical laboratory environment, including surface preparation and analytical techniques.
• Working knowledge of SPC and/or DOE.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems, components, and assemblies for semiconductor equipment.
• Develop 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing, prototyping, and design validation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support root cause investigations.
• Apply engineering principles, GD&T, and manufacturing best practices to improve design performance.
• Support laboratory testing, surface preparation, and analytical activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate technical findings, and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

GD&T

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Schedule: Onsite/Flex - RGDA - Regular, Mon-Fri, 40 - 8am-5pm PST

Pay: $50.80/hr-$55.92/hr

About the Role:

We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to support the design, development, testing, and validation of complex, high-precision semiconductor equipment. These engineers will work on mechanical systems and assemblies, contribute to new and modified designs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable, and high-performance engineering solutions.

The ideal candidates have strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, hands-on experience with CAD modeling and engineering documentation, and a demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems. Experience in chemical laboratory environments, surface preparation, analytical techniques, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze mechanical systems, components, and assemblies for semiconductor equipment.
• Develop 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing, prototyping, and design validation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support root cause investigations.
• Apply engineering principles, GD&T, and manufacturing best practices to improve design performance.
• Support laboratory testing, surface preparation, and analytical activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate technical findings, and contribute to design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant technical experience.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling, assemblies, engineering drawings, and GD&T.
• Experience in a chemical laboratory environment, including surface preparation and analytical techniques.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor equipment industry, particularly etch or deposition.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Creo, SolidWorks, or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of thermal or structural analysis, FEA, tolerance stack-up, and material properties.
• Experience with robotics, temperature control systems, or power box design.

Additional Qualifications for Senior-Level Engineers (ME 3)

• Experience independently leading complex mechanical design and development projects.
• Advanced knowledge of thermal management, heat transfer, and mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Experience with vacuum systems, RF high-voltage applications, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Strong technical presentation skills and experience mentoring junior engineers.

This is an on-site position based in Fremont, California. Candidates must be able to work on-site Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical design skills with hands-on testing and problem-solving experience. They are detail-oriented, organized, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment where technical accuracy, product reliability, and cross-functional communication are essential.

For workers in the United States, Pride Global and its affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

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