Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to enhance our semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. This role involves designing and optimizing mechanical systems while maintaining strict adherence to cleanroom standards. Ideal candidates have a solid background in thermal management and experience with SolidWorks. Join us to leverage your expertise in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• BS + 7 years min or MS + 5 years min in Semiconductor Test industry required.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams developing test systems.
• Proficiency with FMEA and tolerance analysis is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mechanical engineering designs for semiconductor test systems.
• Conduct integration testing and manage test specifications.
• Provide guidance to lower-level staff and recommend design innovations.

Skills

Thermal management

Precision mechanics

Designing Compact Mechanisms

FMEA

Tolerance analysis

FEA Analysis

SolidWorks

Education

BS in Mechanical, Thermal, or Physics

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD toolsets

Job description

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our semiconductor manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of mechanical systems and components used in semiconductor fabrication equipment and facilities. This role requires a strong understanding of thermal management, precision mechanics, and cleanroom standards.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and implement mechanical engineering designs for new semiconductor test systems and components, including cooling solutions for electronics.
• Perform mechanical and thermal design and analysis of components such as sockets, interposers, heat sinks, and pedestals.
• Conduct integration testing, qualifications, and hands-on evaluation of prototype systems and sub-assemblies.
• Create and manage test specifications and evaluation protocols, initiate engineering change order requests.
• Interpret functional test results and present findings to senior technical staff. • Present designs during design and customer reviews.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and technical support teams to establish functional specifications and select suppliers for components and assemblies.
• Provide guidance to lower-level staff, recommending and designing innovations, improved methods, tools, and processes.
• Participate in the preparation of patent applications and memos of invention for trade secrets.
• Act as a customer contact on selective technical matters and analyze customer requirements.
• Identify risk areas and optimization opportunities.
• Take on project ownership and management; determine technology requirements and develop strategies.
• Drive design completion, provide design inputs, and work closely with external technology partners on projects.
• Create test plans, procure necessary collaterals, and oversee test execution.
• Maintain project schedules, including keeping the Gantt chart current and ensuring effective handoffs to Applications, Design, and Manufacturing.
• Conduct top-level tolerance analysis and function as an expert consultant when needed.
• May be assigned independent mechanical design projects and all other duties and tasks as required

Must Haves:

• BS in Mechanical, Thermal, or Physics; MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred. BS + 7 years min or MS + 5 years min in the Semiconductor Test industry, semiconductor capital equipment or high-technology environments.
• Experience with Designing Compact Mechanisms
• Experience working in cross-functional teams developing test systems with electrical and software components.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and other CAD toolsets; SolidWorks simulation experience required.
• Familiarity with FMEA, and tolerance analysis (Worst case, RSS, etc.).
• Proficiency with FEA Analysis

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing and Engineering Services

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