Mechanical Engineer

Applicantz; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz is seeking a Product Development Engineer - Mechanical for a 12-month onsite contract in Tualatin, Oregon. This role involves designing and developing mechanical components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, requiring strong skills in 3D CAD tools and a solid foundation in mechanical design principles.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 6 years of professional experience. The role demands effective communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience or advanced degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret system requirements and drawings.
• Effective problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Translate requirements into detailed mechanical designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful subsystem integration.

Skills

3D CAD tools (Siemens NX, CREO)

MATLAB

Simulink

Mechanical design principles

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Basic hand tools

Diagnostic equipment (DVM, calipers, dial indicators)

Job description

This is a 12-month 100% onsite contract role in Tualatin, OR. Regular shift M-F 8 to 5 PM

Looking for a Product Development Engineer - Mechanical

• Proficient in 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX and CREO
• Skills in MATLAB and Simulink
• Solid foundation in mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes

As a CW Mechanical Engineer 3 you will contribute directly to the design, development, and delivery of next-generation wet processing equipment for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Your work will support critical NPI programs, shaping mechanical designs that meet performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability goals. In this role, you will translate subsystem requirements into robust mechanical solutions, working closely with Systems, Process, Electrical, Controls, and Manufacturing Engineering partners. Your contributions will help reduce development risk, accelerate schedules, and enable high-quality products to reach customers on time. This is an execution-focused role with meaningful ownership, where strong fundamentals and good engineering judgment make a visible impact on product success.

What you’ll do

• Design and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and subsystems for complex semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Translate subsystem-level requirements into detailed mechanical designs, layouts, and drawings.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and engineering documentation in accordance with Lam standards.
• Perform engineering analysis (e.g., tolerance analysis, thermal-mechanical considerations, structural integrity) to support design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Systems, Process, Electrical, Controls, Software, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure successful subsystem integration.
• Support NPI phase-gate activities (Pre-DR, DDR, CDR, FDR) by delivering assigned mechanical design milestones on schedule.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis, contributing to DFMEA and corrective action efforts.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering and Supply Chain partners to ensure designs are manufacturable, serviceable, and cost-effective.
• Support prototype build, system integration, debug, and validation activities. Contribute to sustaining engineering efforts and field issue resolution as needed.

Who we’re looking for Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of experience; or an advanced degree with 2+ years of previous professional experience; or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in 3D CAD tools such as Siemens NX and CREO
• Solid foundation in mechanical design principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret system requirements, drawings, and interface documentation.
• Effective problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work productively in a collaborative, fast‑paced, NPI environment.
• Strong hands‑on mechanical skills, able to effectively use basic hand tools and diagnostic equipment (such as a DVM, calipers, dial indicators, etc)
• This is a graduate eligible role.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in Semiconductor industry is a plus.
• Experience in project management, or problem solving while managing time and multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of DFx principles (reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, safety). Interest in technical growth toward senior engineering roles.

Our Client is a Fortune 350 company that engages in the design, manufacturing, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment.