Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Denton Vacuum LLC; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton Vacuum LLC is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to design mechanical and electromechanical products using SolidWorks. This role involves directing activities related to thin film vacuum deposition equipment.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in mechanical design and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. Responsibilities include creating 3D models, coordinating with production staff, and performing stress analysis on vacuum chambers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical equipment/system design.
• 5+ years in capital equipment design, preferably vacuum industry.
• Expertise in SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation.

Responsibilities

• Design vacuum deposition systems and components.
• Create production 3D models & drawings.
• Coordinate with purchasing and production staff.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical Design

Stress Analysis

GD&T

BOM Generation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks Simulation

AutoCAD LT

Epicor ERP

Job description

Denton Vacuum provides thin film solutions used to create the world’s most innovative products. With operations in the United States and China, Denton provides thin film deposition solutions used for a wide array of applications used in the optoelectronics market including precision optical filters, lasers, IR detectors, sensors and micro-displays. Denton’s technology portfolio includes sputtering, e-beam & thermal evaporation, ion-beam-assisted deposition (IBAD) and plasma-enhanced-chemical-vapor deposition (PECVD). Denton US Operations include a modern factory and applications lab located in Moorestown, NJ.

Job Summary

A Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer will research, plan, and design mechanical and electromechanical products and systems using SolidWorks. The engineer will direct, and support activities involved in design, fabrication, installation, and service of thin film vacuum deposition equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design vacuum deposition systems and components by applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Typical system components include:
  • Welded stainless steel vacuum chambers
  • Machined aluminum vacuum chambers
  • Machined components
  • Sheet metal components
  • Frame weldments and sheet metal cabinets
  • Vacuum compatible heater assemblies
  • Vacuum piping and feedthroughs
  • Substrate fixturing
  • Water cooled substrate rotation assemblies
  • DC and RF powered subassemblies requiring electrical isolation
• Create necessary production 3d models & drawings: assemblies, part details, and schematic drawings.
• Generate part master records and bills of materials using MRP software.
• Coordinate with purchasing and production staff on the fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Assist sales and marketing team with 2D layout and concept drawings.
• Assist service organization for system preventative maintenance, charged service repairs and upgrade feasibility.
• Work with electrical and programming engineers to develop a complete vacuum system.
• Research vendor capabilities to deliver components required for system design.
• Perform deflection and stress analysis on vacuum chambers and mechanical components using 3D simulation software (FEA).
• Specify, generate, and review engineering documentation.
• Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of demonstrated experience in mechanical equipment and/or system design, including mechanical detail and assembly drawings, GD&T, and BOM generation and maintenance.
• 5+ years of experience in capital equipment design, preferably in a vacuum industry.
• Demonstrates expertise in SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation.
• Experience with AutoCAD LT or similar 2D software.
• Experience with ERP systems – Epicor experience is a plus.
• Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in mechanical discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
• Has knowledge of best engineering practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Proficient in explaining difficult or complex information; able to collaborate with other engineering disciplines.