R&D Mechanical Engineer - Vacuum & Plasma Systems

Ledgent Technology; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer in Berkeley, CA to own the full lifecycle of prototype plasma chemistry equipment—from design through assembly and testing to drive continuous improvements. You’ll collaborate with scientists, technicians, and engineers to meet process needs and advance vacuum systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 3+ years in mechanical design, and hands-on fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering education including expertise in design of physical systems.
• 3+ years of experience in a dedicated Mechanical Engineering Design role
• Basic fabrication skills - e.g. bandsaw, drill press, lathe, welding, etc.
• Fluency in SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD package
• Knowledge of industrial/vacuum plumbing components such as NPT, push-to-connect, compression, VCR, KF, CF, ISO, Tri-Clamp
• Mechanical assembly skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full lifecycle development of prototype R&D plasma chemistry equipment, from design, assembly, and testing to troubleshooting and continuous improvement of components, subassemblies, and entire system modules.
• Design vacuum chambers, components for maintaining high purity environments, and subsystems to support capital equipment including but not limited to: frames, electrical cabinets, coolant systems, metrology, gas panels, and process lines
• Experience troubleshooting sealing issues
• Work with technicians, scientists and process engineers to fabricate hardware solutions to match process needs
• Communicate effectively with scientists and process, software, and electrical engineers to understand process needs in terms such as thermodynamics, mass transfer, electrical conductivity and metrology equipment

Skills

SolidWorks

Vacuum systems

Plasma chemistry

Thermodynamics

Process engineering

Mechanical assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ledgent Technology seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer in Berkeley, CA to own the full lifecycle of prototype plasma chemistry equipment—from design through assembly and testing to drive continuous improvements. You’ll collaborate with scientists, technicians, and engineers to meet process needs and advance vacuum systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 3+ years in mechanical design, and hands-on fabrication skills.