R&D Engineering Manager, Plasma Tech

Mycronic Job Openings; California; Vor Ort; USD 190.000 - 220.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual bonus

401(k) with 5% match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive base salary

Zusammenfassung

Mycronic is seeking a Manager, R&D Engineering to lead Surfx Mycronic’s plasma technology team within Global Technologies. You will drive end‑to‑end product development from concept to production for atmospheric argon plasma systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.

The role demands deep leadership, strong communication, and hands‑on technical guidance to deliver reliable, manufacturable platforms. Join a global team and help advance tomorrow’s electronics at scale.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of experience leading engineering teams and multidisciplinary projects, with the ability to provide technical direction, develop talent, and drive projects from concept through production release
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships and drive collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams
• Develop complex electromechanical systems, automated equipment, process equipment, or capital equipment, preferably within the semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of system design and integration, including mechanical and electrical components, controls, automation, and precision equipment
• Familiarity with engineering documentation, design reviews, technical specifications, risk assessment, and continuous improvement processes
• Experience with plasma technology, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, robotics, wafer handling, precision motion systems, or related technologies is preferred
• Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with commercial and manufacturing teams, including international operations partners in Taiwan or across Asia

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop the R&D Engineering team, setting clear priorities and expectations while providing hands‑on technical guidance, mentoring engineers, and strengthening the team’s capabilities
• Establish clear technical ownership, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation across new product development, sustaining engineering, and customer‑driven projects
• Partner with executive leadership and Product Management to translate business priorities and customer needs into structured engineering programs
• Lead the design, prototyping, testing, and productization of proprietary plasma engines and core subsystems, including electrodes, gas and power delivery, thermal management, and materials
• Ensure plasma engine performance meets semiconductor process requirements and supports the development of commercially viable products
• Direct the architecture and integration of complete semiconductor production systems, including wafer and substrate handling, tape‑frame handling, robotics, controls, and precision motion systems
• Ensure mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, and plasma subsystems work together as a reliable, safe, and integrated platform that meets performance, throughput, and uptime requirements
• Translate product requirements into system and subsystem specifications, interface controls, and verification plans, maintaining technical ownership throughout development
• Drive structured engineering practices, including design reviews, design of experiments (DOE), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), design for manufacturability and serviceability (DFM/DFS), and reliability engineering
• Strengthen requirements management, configuration control, engineering change management, and technical documentation to improve traceability, consistency, and knowledge sharing
• Lead product development from early‑stage R&D and prototyping through engineering validation testing (EVT), design validation testing (DVT), and new product introduction (NPI), ensuring designs are verified, validated, and ready for production
• Work with Operations and Quality throughout prototype, pilot, and NPI builds to resolve design and process issues, validate manufacturability, and prepare products for production release
• Partner with the Taiwan Operations organization to facilitate design transfer, support production ramp‑up, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturability and product quality
• Collaborate with Product Management, Applications, and Service to align engineering priorities with customer requirements, field performance, and strategic sales opportunities while ensuring long‑term product reliability and scalability
• Lead structured root‑cause analysis and corrective action efforts to resolve complex technical issues and improve product performance

Kenntnisse

Engineering leadership

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Electromechanical systems

System design

Systems integration

Engineering documentation

Design reviews

Risk assessment

Continuous improvement

Plasma technology

Semiconductor equipment

Robotics

Wafer handling

Precision motion

Cross-functional collaboration

International collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Mycronic is seeking a Manager, R&D Engineering to lead Surfx Mycronic’s plasma technology team within Global Technologies. You will drive end‑to‑end product development from concept to production for atmospheric argon plasma systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.

The role demands deep leadership, strong communication, and hands‑on technical guidance to deliver reliable, manufacturable platforms. Join a global team and help advance tomorrow’s electronics at scale.