Senior Mechanical Engineer

Halo Industries, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Bonus Plan eligible

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Free Food & Snacks

Stock Option Plan

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Halo Industries seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design, test, and deploy high‑precision wafer processing equipment. You will drive 3D designs in SolidWorks, build prototypes, and coordinate with manufacturing, NPI, and software teams to deploy scalable solutions.

Requirements include a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years or an MS/PhD with 3+ years, plus proficiency in CAD/FEA and GD&T. On-site role with a competitive base salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering plus 5+ years in mechanical design (or MS/PhD with 3+ years).
• Proficient in CAD modeling and precision engineering.
• Experience with structural and thermal FEA; GD&T; prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test high-precision electro-mechanical R&D and production equipment.
• Drive conceptual and detailed designs using 3D solid modeling (SolidWorks).
• Build prototypes, validate designs, and release drawings and ECOs.
• Collaborate with fabrication, NPI, and software/electrical teams to deploy at scale.
• Conduct root-cause analysis to improve performance.

Skills

CAD modeling

Precision design

GD&T

Fabrication/prototyping

FEA (Structural & Thermal)

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

MS/PhD with 3+ years experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

The Company

Halo Industries has developed technology that replaces an outdated semiconductor material slicing process. Our innovative, laser-based solution not only minimizes waste but also enhances material efficiency, thereby enabling advancements across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo Industries secured significant funding in 2024, fueling our expansion and the preparation for volume manufacturing.

The Opportunity

Halo Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer who will contribute to the design, testing, integration and deployment of both proprietary and commercial wafer processing equipment. Working with Halo’s product and manufacturing teams, the hired candidate will contribute to the optimization and scaled deployment of Halo’s technology.

The primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Design, build, and test high-precision electro-mechanical R&D and production manufacturing equipment and tooling, starting from initial process conceptualization through to production deployment on factory floors
• Drive conceptual and detailed designs, using 3D solid modeling (Solidworks)
• Build prototypes and validate designs
• Release parts, assemblies, drawings and ECO’s needed for product release and product support
• Communicate requirements, timelines and deliverables clearly in written and verbal formats
• Work with fabricators, using DFM principles to achieve robust designs that aren’t unnecessarily complicated
• Work with NPI to provide the resources and documentation needed to deploy Halo’s equipment at scale
• Work with software, electrical, and systems engineers to produce integrated solutions to manufacturing needs
• Conduct root cause analysis of test failures and production issues to improve performance

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of professional experience (or M.S. / Doctorate and 3+ years of professional experience) in mechanical design engineering,
• Proficiency in CAD modeling (preferably Solidworks)
• Proficiency in precision machine design
• Hands‑on experience designing, assembling, testing, and debugging mechanical and electro‑mechanical equipment
• Experience with Structural and Thermal FEA
• Experience in GD&T
• Hands‑on fabrication/prototyping experience, such as machining and additive manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimal Iteration Development (get it right earlier) skills
• Familiarity with precision engineering concepts such as micro positioning, kinematic design, dynamic system analysis, thermal compensation, etc.
• Experience with manufacturing documentation including BOMs and assembly drawings
• Experience in machine design for high precision industries (i.e. semiconductors, imaging, life sciences)
• Expertise in mechatronics/automation design (motor sizing, actuator design, sensor selection, etc.)
• Experience in industrial automation (robotics, transfer mechanisms, control systems)
• Past startup experience and insights/lessons learned on effective scaling from R&D to production

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Bonus Plan eligible
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Base salary $115,000 - $130,000

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM.