Senior Mechanical Engineer

Insight Global; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Semiconductor Test and Measurement Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their US Research & Venture Team in San Jose, CA. The role involves innovative mechanical design for complex systems, requiring collaboration with technology groups and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and semiconductor technologies, with a focus on producing cutting-edge test solutions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• BS + 7 years minimum or MS + 5 years minimum in the Semiconductor Test industry.
• Experience with designing compact mechanisms.
• Proficiency with FEA Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mechanical engineering designs for semiconductor test systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop engineering prototypes.
• Provide guidance to lower-level staff and participate in patent preparations.

Skills

Proficient in SolidWorks

Strong analysis and synthesis capabilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to travel as required

Education

BS in Mechanical, Thermal, or Physics

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

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Job Overview

A leading Semiconductor Test and Measurement Company, is seeking innovative and self-driven individuals to join our US Research & Venture Team. This team is part of a global initiative to integrate advances in electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, and AI/Machine Learning technologies into our test and measurement solutions across the semiconductor value chain.

We are seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to perform a broad range of complex engineering functions related to the design, testing, and evaluation of mechanical, optical, and thermal systems for semiconductor testing. This includes systems with semiconductors, photonics, and embedded devices. As a Mechanical Engineering Lead on the Research & Venture Team, you will work collaboratively with other Advantest technology groups, Business Units, partners, and suppliers to develop and integrate advanced mechanical technologies into Advantest's automated test systems.

Your responsibilities will include conducting feasibility studies, developing engineering prototypes, and testing new and modified designs. You will be assigned independent mechanical design projects, allowing for innovation and technical leadership. You will be involved in product development teams, providing direction and training to junior staff and contractors. Additionally, you may address field issues and provide guidance to field teams.

This position is based at our headquarters in San Jose, CA, and requires periodic travel for customer visits and collaboration.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement mechanical engineering designs for new semiconductor test systems and components, including cooling solutions for electronics.
• Perform mechanical and thermal design and analysis of components such as sockets, interposers, heat sinks, and pedestals.
• Conduct integration testing, qualifications, and hands-on evaluation of prototype systems and sub-assemblies.
• Create and manage test specifications and evaluation protocols, initiate engineering change order requests.
• Interpret functional test results and present findings to senior technical staff.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, and technical support teams to establish functional specifications and select suppliers for components and assemblies.
• Provide guidance to lower-level staff, recommending and designing innovations, improved methods, tools, and processes.
• Participate in the preparation of patent applications and memos of invention for trade secrets.
• Act as a customer contact on selective technical matters and analyze customer requirements.
• Identify risk areas and optimization opportunities.
• Take on project ownership and management; determine technology requirements and develop strategies.
• Drive design completion, provide design inputs, and work closely with external technology partners on projects.
• Create test plans, procure necessary collaterals, and oversee test execution.
• Maintain project schedules, including keeping the Gantt chart current and ensuring effective handoffs to Applications, Design, and Manufacturing.
• Conduct top-level tolerance analysis and function as an expert consultant when needed.
• May be assigned independent mechanical design projects and all other duties and tasks as required.

Qualifications

Required

• BS in Mechanical, Thermal, or Physics; MS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• BS + 7 years minimum or MS + 5 years minimum in the Semiconductor Test industry, semiconductor capital equipment, or high-technology environments.
• Experience with designing compact mechanisms.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams developing test systems with electrical and software components.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and other CAD toolsets; SolidWorks simulation experience required.
• Familiarity with FMEA and tolerance analysis (Worst case, RSS, etc.).
• Strong analysis and synthesis capabilities.
• Proficiency with FEA Analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, alongside strong interpersonal and organizational abilities.
• Competent in multitasking, prioritizing, and managing time effectively.
• Ability to travel as required.
• MS in Mechanical, Thermal, or Physics.
• Expertise with automation: pick and place handlers, handler kits, design trade-offs.
• Experience with electronic packaging, testing, and integrating thermal systems into automated handling.
• Expertise with mechanical chassis, rack design, and integration to house electrical and optical devices.
• Strong background in thermal systems, including conducting and convection-based mechanisms.
• Knowledge of heat transfer basics, computational fluid dynamics, FEA basics.
• Experience in thermal simulation and analysis.
• Expertise in working with heaters, Peltier technology, heatsinks, sockets, two-phase cooling, cryogenics, and designing systems for condensation abatement and airflow uniformity.
• Experience with designing, certifying, and deploying semiconductor capital equipment.
• Experience in WindChill PLC is desirable.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams building complex test systems with motion control hardware, electrical, and software components.
• Intermediate software skills, including experiment instrumentation and execution (meters, power supplies, IR camera, force, etc.).
• Ability to read, write, and speak Japanese.

*This job pays up to $150,000 annually base salary*

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