Mechatronics Engineer - Semiconductor Automation (Stock)

Yield Engineering Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Yield Engineering Systems in Fremont, CA is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, integrate, and test advanced semiconductor capital equipment. You will work on wafer handling robots, motion control, sensor integration, and contribute to electrical and controls design under senior engineers.

The role requires a BS in a related engineering field, coursework in controls/automation, CAD proficiency, and hands-on lab experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• Coursework or project experience in controls, robotics, or automation.
• Familiarity with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical) or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a hands-on lab and fab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design, integration, and troubleshooting of mechatronic subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment.
• Assist with electrical and controls design under senior engineers, including schematics and panel layouts.
• Support control system programming, configuration, and testing (PLC/PC-based).
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to engineering documentation (BOMs, drawings, procedures).
• Build and test control system prototypes and test fixtures; aid hardware bring-up and debugging.
• Support safety compliance activities (SEMI S2, UL 508A, NFPA 79) under guidance.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and process teams throughout development.
• Support manufacturing and field service teams with documentation and on-site commissioning.

Skills

Controls knowledge

Robotics experience

Automation experience

Hands-on lab experience

Education

B.S. in Mechatronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Yield Engineering Systems in Fremont, CA is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, integrate, and test advanced semiconductor capital equipment. You will work on wafer handling robots, motion control, sensor integration, and contribute to electrical and controls design under senior engineers.

The role requires a BS in a related engineering field, coursework in controls/automation, CAD proficiency, and hands-on lab experience.