Production Design Engineer

Translarity, Inc.; Hutto (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A semiconductor technology company is seeking a Production Design Engineer for its Hutto, Texas facility. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with strong SolidWorks skills and at least two years of experience. Responsibilities include designing custom semiconductor test devices and working closely with manufacturing teams to optimize product performance. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required, and candidates must meet export compliance criteria.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced development environment.
• At least two years of SolidWorks experience.
• Understanding customer needs and delivering solutions on short timelines.

Responsibilities

• Understand and utilize basic GD&T.
• Ability to design fixturing and manufacturing aids.
• Develop processes and enable improvements on standard and new product releases.

Skills

SolidWorks

Problem-solving skills

DFM practices

Metrology tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

2D CAD

Job description

Translarity is a growing leader in the semiconductor test industry, delivering innovative wafer test solutions that power the technology shaping our digital world. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, with operations in California, Texas, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam, we serve leading semiconductor manufacturers and their global supply chain partners.

Our mission is to revolutionize semiconductor wafer testing through innovation and excellence. With over 100 patents and a focus on full-wafer testing, we provide solutions that combine low cost, high performance, and fast cycle times using cutting-edge MEMS probe technology. Join our dynamic and growing team as we continue to address the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry.

What is a Probe Card?

A probe card is a critical component in semiconductor testing, acting as the interface between automated test equipment and the semiconductor wafer. These assemblies often include complex multi-layer PCBs with tens of thousands of routed traces and thousands of discrete components, supporting mixed-signal, high-speed, RF, and power-delivery paths. Precision and electrical integrity are essential for accurate wafer-level testing.

Position Purpose:

Translarity seeks a Production Design Engineer for our Hutto, Texas facility with a background in Mechanical Engineering to design custom semiconductor test devices. This person will design products and fixturing to be made and assembled by our in-house manufacturing group. This person will work closely with these groups as well as customers to optimize product performance while maintaining best DFM practices. Applicant will be given opportunities to expand into and develop other company processes as well.

Responsibilities include:

• Understand and utilize basic GD&T
• Strong user of SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, and 2D CAD
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as with small teams
• Ability to learn metrology tools
• Ability to design fixturing and manufacturing aids
• Good DFM practices for machined components
• Develop processes and enable improvements on standard and new product releases

Occasional travel to customer sites may be required. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Mechanical Engineering.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Experience in a fast-paced development environment
• Experience understanding customer needs and delivering solutions on short timelines
• At least two years of SolidWorks experience

This position involves access to information subject to U.S. export control restrictions. As such, the company must conduct an export compliance assessment for any successful candidate to ensure that a worker for this role is a “U.S. person” as defined by “The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Disclaimer:

As part of our selection process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an onsite technical interview that includes both an oral assessment and a live problem-solving session using a whiteboard. Candidates should be prepared to explain their thought process and demonstrate technical proficiency in real time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.