Senior Mechanical Engineer: Lead Complex System Designs

Socket.dev; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RENA North America in Albany, Oregon, is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mechanical system designs from concept through production. This role collaborates with manufacturing on the shop floor to ensure successful build and integration of equipment and mentors junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has broad experience in advanced system design, strong communication skills, and a track record of managing multiple projects with professionalism and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 15+ years’ experience in mechanical systems design – 20+ years and / or Master’s Degree preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of common engineering concepts, practices, procedures, and quality systems
• Expert-level knowledge of Solidworks 3D modeling practices
• High level of comfort with mechanical analyses of all types (thermal, structural, vibration, flow, etc. both by hand and by CAE)
• Thorough understanding of Design For X principles (DFx): manufacturability, test, reliability, serviceability, etc.
• Demonstrable experience as Project manager
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• At least 5 years team leadership and mentorship experience
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications
• 5 years’ experience in Semi-conductor tool industry a plus

Responsibilities

• Create all engineering documents including advanced plumbing system schematics, Bill of Materials, 3D Solidworks solid models, simulations and analyses, test procedures, root cause analyses, etc.
• Lead large and complex engineering design projects with particular focus on building on existing product platforms and configure-to-order jobs
• Design for simplicity leveraging robust project management, quality and product development methods and best practices scaled appropriately to each project
• Communicate clearly with internal and external team members globally
• Create high quality easily readable documents for internal and external readers
• Handle multiple projects at a time while also overseeing projects run by more junior engineers
• Exhibit strong presence on the shop floor working with manufacturing engineers during design and manufacture of equipment
• Demonstrate exceptional professionalism and mechanical aptitude
• Approve and initialize all design standards
• Provide mentorship and training to design team members

Skills

SolidWorks 3D modeling

Mechanical analysis (thermal/structure

DFx principles

Project management

Leadership & mentorship

Communication

Microsoft Office

Semiconductor tool industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

15+ years experience in mechanical systems design

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

CAE software

Job description

RENA North America in Albany, Oregon, is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mechanical system designs from concept through production. This role collaborates with manufacturing on the shop floor to ensure successful build and integration of equipment and mentors junior engineers.

The ideal candidate has broad experience in advanced system design, strong communication skills, and a track record of managing multiple projects with professionalism and technical excellence.