Senior Mechanical Design Lead, Metrology Systems

Nova Ltd.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team advancing metrology systems. You will translate concepts into robust mechanical designs and rapidly iterate prototypes across electrical, optical, firmware, and software interfaces.

Take ownership of subsystems from concept to release, develop specifications, perform risk analysis, and manage key suppliers. Proficiency in SolidWorks, GD&T, and high vacuum design is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical engineering with 10+ years in semiconductor equipment
• Expert in high vacuum design and precision optics mounting
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, 3D CAD, and design documentation
• Experience with supplier management and procurement processes

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of subsystems designs from concept to release to manufacturing
• Understand requirements, create specifications and technical design documents
• Perform risk analysis and mitigate via experiments or FEA
• Prepare and conduct reviews at all design phases
• Procurement and management of key suppliers
• Prepare test plans, build prototypes and conduct tests to validate designs

Skills

High vacuum design

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

GD&T

Lens mounting

X-ray/e-beam optics

Semiconductor equipment experience

Procurement & supplier management

Education

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Nova is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team advancing metrology systems. You will translate concepts into robust mechanical designs and rapidly iterate prototypes across electrical, optical, firmware, and software interfaces.

Take ownership of subsystems from concept to release, develop specifications, perform risk analysis, and manage key suppliers. Proficiency in SolidWorks, GD&T, and high vacuum design is required.