Mechanical Engineering Tech Lead

Nova Measuring Instruments; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Measuring Instruments in Fremont, CA seeks a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to advance metrology systems from concept to high-volume production.

You will translate innovative concepts into robust mechanical designs and rapidly iterate prototypes, collaborating with electrical, optical, firmware, and software teams. The role emphasizes ownership of subsystems, rigorous design reviews, and testing to validate designs, with a strong bias toward practical manufacturing readiness and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years in semiconductor equipment.
• Experience with precision lens, camera mounting, X-ray or E-beam optics.
• Knowledge of GD&T and detailed drawing practices.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key subsystems designs from concept to release to manufacturing including developing concepts, detail design, detail drawings & BOM’s, tolerance analysis & procurement.
• Understand key requirements, create specification and other technical design documents.
• Perform risk analysis and mitigate where necessary by experiment, FEA analysis or other relevant method.
• Prepare and conduct reviews at all phases of design.
• Procurement and management of key suppliers.
• Prepare test plans, build prototypes and conduct or supervise tests to validate designs.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

FEA

Prototype development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing product development and R&D projects. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing next-generation metrology systems by translating innovative concepts into mechanical designs and rapidly iterating prototypes. This position requires collaboration across various technical fields, including electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software. We are looking for individuals who thrive in team environments, can brainstorm big ideas, embrace new technologies, and have the drive to take a concept from prototype to high-volume consumer product solutions.

Pay Range: $130,000- $200,000 Annually (DOE)

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key subsystems designs from concept to release to manufacturing including developing concepts, detail design, detail drawings & BOM’s, tolerance analysis & procurement
• Understand key requirements, create specification and other technical design documents
• Perform risk analysis and mitigate where necessary by experiment, FEA analysis or other relevant method
• Prepare and conduct reviews at all phases of design
• Procurement and management of key suppliers
• Prepare test plans, build prototypes and conduct or supervise tests to validate designs

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineer with at least a BS degree and 10 years or more of experience in Semiconductor equipment related field
• Experience with precision lens & camera mounting, X-ray and/or E beam optics
• Good modelling, detail drawing practices and an understanding of GD&T
• Proficiency in SolidWorks & SolidWorks PDM
• Previous experience with Semiconductor Capital equipment a plus

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