Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automation & Electromechanical

Cohu, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Disability & life insurance

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Cohu, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in automation equipment design, mechanisms, and electromechanical systems to join our San Diego area team.

The role focuses on developing innovative mechanical solutions for new product introductions and enhancing existing automation platforms. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, creative, and able to work with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, software, and vision engineering to deliver robust, manufacturable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience developing automation or robotic systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks Simulation.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and develop automation and mechanical tech, including prototypes, testing, and transfer to high-volume production.
• Lead engineering efforts for new and existing mechanical and electromechanical systems.
• Improve and optimize current designs, assemblies, and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver robust designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechanism design

Automation systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Cohu, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise in automation equipment design, mechanisms, and electromechanical systems to join our San Diego area team.

The role focuses on developing innovative mechanical solutions for new product introductions and enhancing existing automation platforms. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, creative, and able to work with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, software, and vision engineering to deliver robust, manufacturable