Mechanical Engineer

Nova Measuring Instruments; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certified Great Place to Work

Continuous learning and training programs

Customer-focused environment

Job summary

Nova Measuring Instruments is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Fremont, California. In this role, you'll contribute to advancing product development by translating innovative concepts into mechanical designs and quickly iterating prototypes.

You will take ownership of subsystem designs from concept to manufacturing, performing risk analysis and collaborating across disciplines, including software, hardware, and optics. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $130,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Semiconductor equipment related field.
• Understanding of GD&T and good modelling practices.
• Familiarity with detail designs and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of designs from concept to manufacturing release.
• Risk analysis and mitigation through testing and FEA.
• Prepare specifications and technical design documents.

Skills

X-ray and E beam optics

SolidWorks

Good modelling and detail drawing practices

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing product development and R&D projects. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing next-generation metrology systems by translating innovative concepts into mechanical designs and rapidly iterating prototypes. This position requires collaboration across various technical fields, including electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software. We are looking for individuals who thrive in team environments, can brainstorm big ideas, embrace new technologies, and have the drive to take a concept from prototype to high-volume consumer product solutions.

Pay Range: $110,000- $130,000 Annually (DOE)

Why Nova:

• Certified Great Place to Work: Recognized as a Great Place to Work from 2022-2026 based on employee feedback and consistently ranked among the top 30 companies in the industry for workplace excellence.
• Customer-Focused Environment: Be the face of Nova. We value strong relationships, and you’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Culture of Continuous Learning: At Nova, growth never stops. You'll work with cutting-edge metrology tools, work with top engineers, and participate in ongoing industry training programs.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key subsystems designs from concept to release too manufacturing including developing concepts, detail design, detail drawings & BOM’s, tolerance analysis & procurement
• Understand key requirements, create specification and other technical design documents
• Perform risk analysis and mitigate where necessary by experiment, FEA analysis or other relevant method
• Prepare and conduct reviews at all phases of design
• Procurement and management of key suppliers
• Prepare test plans, build prototypes and conduct or supervise tests to validate designs

Requirements

• X-ray and or E beam optics
• Good modelling, detail drawing practices and an understanding of GD&T
• SolidWorks & SolidWorks PDM

Education / Experience

• Mechanical Engineer with at least a BS degree and 1-3 years or more of experience in Semiconductor equipment related field