Senior Mechanical Engineer

Agnitron Technology, Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401k with company match

Profit sharing bonus

Historical cash bonuses

Job summary

Agnitron Technology, Inc. in Chanhassen, MN seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and improve complex mechanical systems for custom MOCVD equipment, including structural components, fluid and gas handling, and thermal management.

You will create CAD models, perform calculations, support prototypes, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with controls and process teams to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of mechanical engineering experience or related project coordination.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and vendor quotes.
• Experience with custom equipment, vacuum systems, semiconductor tools, or precision mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to manage multiple active projects and stay organized.
• Experience leading or assisting design reviews and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and review technical documentation for semiconductor growth systems and upgrades.
• Delegate tasks to engineers to ensure timely project completion.
• Support and organize internal design reviews.
• Track open items, schedule risks, and vendor delays by project.
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes and prepare purchasing orders.
• Maintain project documentation, task lists, and status updates.
• Communicate project progress and issues clearly to management.
• Manage customer relationships and provide technical support as needed.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and handoffs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project coordination

Reading drawings

CAD modeling

BOMs

Vendor management

Design reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Company Description

Agnitron Technology, Inc. is a supplier of custom, state-of-the-art MOCVD equipment for production and R&D, serving leading universities, government laboratories, and major industrial organizations worldwide. The company’s core strengths include equipment engineering, automation and controls, material science, and process engineering. Agnitron’s product portfolio features advanced MOCVD systems, process equipment control solutions, and comprehensive parts support and services. The company also operates a state-of-the-art MOCVD growth laboratory offering contract R&D services for III-N and various oxide material growth. Team members collaborate closely with cutting-edge researchers and industry partners on complex, high-impact technology solutions.

Role Description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position based in Chanhassen, MN. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and improving complex mechanical systems and subsystems for custom MOCVD equipment, including structural components, fluid and gas handling, thermal management, and motion assemblies. Day-to-day activities include creating detailed CAD models and drawings, performing engineering calculations and analysis, supporting prototype builds, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in equipment engineering, controls, and process development. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will contribute to R&D efforts, participate in design reviews, manage technical aspects of projects, and support manufacturing and field teams with design clarification and continuous improvement. The role also involves documenting designs, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and mentoring junior engineers as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Create and review technical documentation for semiconductor growth systems, reactor upgrades, gas delivery systems, and custom semiconductor equipment.
• Delegate tasks to engineers to ensure timely completion of projects
• Support and organize internal design reviews.
• Track open engineering items, identify schedule risks, missing parts, design gaps, and vendor delays by project
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes and resolve technical questions to create orders for purchasing.
• Maintain project documentation, task lists, and status updates.
• Communicate project progress and issues clearly to management.
• Manage customer relationships and support relevant technical questions.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, design review practices, purchasing handoffs, and project tracking methods

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or technical project coordination.
• At least 1+ years’ experience reading and reviewing mechanical drawings, CAD models, BOMs, vendor quotes, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active projects and open tasks at the same time.
• Ability to follow up consistently and keep projects moving without needing constant direction.
• Mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or project engineering experience.
• Experience with custom equipment, vacuum systems, semiconductor tools, industrial machinery, or precision mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and technical specifications.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or technical project coordination preferred.
• Mechanical engineering or mechanical design background in MOCVD semiconductor systems, custom equipment, vacuum systems, semiconductor tools, industrial systems, or related precision mechanical assemblies.
• Equivalent hands‑on experience in mechanical design, project engineering, or custom equipment manufacturing will also be considered.
• Experience with SolidWorks is preferred
• Familiarity with stainless steel fabrication, machined parts, welded assemblies, gas delivery hardware, vacuum components, O-ring seals, heaters, cooling systems, or precision mechanical interfaces is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds daily.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision is available with company contributions provided
• 401k plus a company match and profit share bonus
• Historical cash bonuses based on company and employee performance