Mechanical Engineer – Vacuum Systems for High-Tech Equipment

Kurt J Lesker; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Paid vacations

Sick time

Job summary

KDF Technologies, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design high-tech vacuum equipment for the microelectronics, medical, and semiconductor markets. You will use CAD/FEA/CFD tools to create safe, reliable systems and to validate designs through analysis, testing, and prototype assembly.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply DFMA techniques, and ensure accurate documentation while traveling up to 10% annually to support customers and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with CAD/FEA/CFD tools.
• Experience designing mechanical components and systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI Y14.5–2018 and ANSI Y14.35–2014 standards.
• Solid understanding of vacuum equipment design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, detail, and integrate mechanical components and assemblies for innovative equipment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design complex systems.
• Conduct analysis, simulation, and testing to validate concepts and improve reliability.
• Design and troubleshoot vacuum systems for material handling applications.
• Create and maintain detailed drawings and system documentation.
• Interact with customers, sales, and management to define design parameters.
• Apply DFMA principles for R&D and production.
• Assemble prototypes and test components and subsystems.
• Identify and resolve obsolescence issues efficiently.
• Limited domestic travel, less than 10% per year.

Skills

CAD/FEA/CFD

Mechanical design experience

Engineering standards (ANSI Y14.5/2018

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

KDF Technologies, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design high-tech vacuum equipment for the microelectronics, medical, and semiconductor markets. You will use CAD/FEA/CFD tools to create safe, reliable systems and to validate designs through analysis, testing, and prototype assembly.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply DFMA techniques, and ensure accurate documentation while traveling up to 10% annually to support customers and production teams.