Senior Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our on-site team in the United States. You will work across research, development, design, and fabrication to support our global customer base in semiconductor equipment.

The role emphasizes designing mechanical and electro-mechanical components, conducting experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable capital equipment.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent Bachelor's degree required.
• 7–10 years of mechanical engineering experience in manufacturing or semiconductor sectors.
• Proficient in 3D design with Inventor and general mechanical fundamentals.
• Experience with EPDM and integration of mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Perform full lifecycle product development for capital equipment.
• Design systems and components meeting customer needs.
• Conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret results.
• Prepare reports and maintain BOMs and drawings.
• Support technical staff and participate in design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Independent problem solving

3D CAD (Inventor)

Mechanics & thermodynamics

FEA / fluid dynamics

Fabrication & wiring

EPDM

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

Inventor

EPDM

Job description

Description

Description

About the Mechanical Engineer Role

Our Company is currently offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer. We offer a fast-paced, innovative environment where you will be trained and empowered to perform broad engineering activities to support our global customer base. This is a completely on-site position.

Your Impact

We are searching for a highly skilled individual who can work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. The goal is to design and fabricate mechanical / electro-mechanical components of innovation and excellence for the semiconductor industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement) for capital equipment product lines and subassemblies
• Design systems and components that meet custom needs and requirements specific to customers
• Conduct experiments methodically, analyze data and interpret results
• Quickly identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
• Alter and modify design to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions
• Solicit observations from operators, customers, vendors, marketing
• Prepare product reports and documentation
• Maintain Bill of Materials, work instructions and assembly drawings in parallel to each other
• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods
• Protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Participate in product design reviews
• Provide assistance to Technical Support and Service personnel.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• Proven working experience in mechanical engineering
• Ability to independently become familiar with issues, prioritize responsibilities and drive solutions without direct supervision
• Proficiency in 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (Inventor preferred)
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
• Working experience with fluid dynamics, finite element analysis (FEA), magnetic and thermal modeling a plus
• Hands‑on technical experience with fabrication, mechanical assembly and wiring a plus
• Hands‑on experience with Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) highly desirable
• Creativity and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Must have good organizational & troubleshooting skills.
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office products- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Education Requirements:

BSME or equivalent Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience:

Minimum 7-10 years’ experience as a Mechanical Engineer for a manufacturing, defense, or semiconductor related industry.