Mechanical Engineer II: Automation & Mechatronics

Cohu, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching conributI

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Disability & life insurance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Cohu, Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in automation equipment design, mechanisms, and electromechanical systems to develop innovative mechanical solutions for new product introductions and existing platforms.

You will lead design efforts and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust machinery. Responsibilities include prototyping, testing, and transferring designs to high‑volume production, with mentoring of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Strong background in mechanism design including gears, racks, bearings, actuators, linkages, motors, cylinders, vacuum components.
• Experience developing automation or robotic systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop automation and mechanical technologies, including prototypes, testing, and transfer to high‑volume production.
• Lead engineering efforts for new and existing mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Improve and optimize current designs, assemblies, and processes.

Skills

Automation design

Mechanism design

Robotics systems

SolidWorks

GD&T

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

MS Project

Job description

Cohu, Inc. in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in automation equipment design, mechanisms, and electromechanical systems to develop innovative mechanical solutions for new product introductions and existing platforms.

You will lead design efforts and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust machinery. Responsibilities include prototyping, testing, and transferring designs to high‑volume production, with mentoring of junior engineers.