Mechanical Engineer III

Kurt J Lesker; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

On‑site gym and wellness programs

Electric vehicle charging stations

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Kurt J Lesker Company is actively seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer III to drive the design and development of advanced mechanical systems in Jefferson Hills, PA. This role involves ownership of projects from concept to production, working closely with Sales, Product Management, R&D, and Manufacturing.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and has at least five years of mechanical design experience. Join us in shaping next-generation deposition equipment while benefiting from a competitive compensation package and a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in mechanical design.
• Expert level GD&T skills required.
• Experience with PVD, CVD, or ALD vacuum system design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects—planning timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Design and detail mechanical components for KJLC products.
• Develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) within the ERP system.

Skills

3D CAD experience

GD&T skills

Mechanical design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid Edge

Job description

About the Role

Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to drive the design and development of advanced mechanical systems, including vacuum chambers and subassemblies. In this high-impact role, you’ll take ownership of projects from concept through production applying sound engineering judgment across fabrication, installation, operation, and optimization. You’ll have the autonomy to solve complex problems, influence technical direction, and lead initiatives where needed. Partnering closely with Sales, Product Management, R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Assembly/Test, you’ll play a key role in shaping next-generation deposition equipment.

Position Details

• Title: Mechanical Engineer III
• Type of Employment: Full-Time
• Location: Jefferson Hills, PA
• Division/Department: Process Equipment Division/Engineering
• Reports To: Engineering Manager

Key Job Elements

• Take ownership of projects—planning timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Design and detail mechanical components for KJLC products in line with established standards
• Develop and manage Bills of Material (BOMs) within the ERP system
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, and R&D to translate requirements into practical designs
• Collaborate with internal machine shop and external vendors to optimize manufacturability and cost
• Build, assemble, and test prototypes and subassemblies
• Drive cost reduction and improve production efficiency and delivery performance
• Support manufacturing through design for cost, quality, and scalability
• Travel domestically as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong 3D CAD experience
• Expert level GD&T skills
• Minimum five (5) years experience in mechanical design

Preferred

• Two (2) years experience with Solid Edge or other mid-range modeling package
• Three (3) years PVD, CVD, or ALD vacuum system design experience

Why Kurt J. Lesker Company

Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical. With more than 70 years of innovation, we offer employees the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge technologies in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment.

We offer

• Competitive compensation
• On‑site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
• Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives
• A collaborative, people‑first culture

Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or (412) 387‑9200.