Senior Mechanical Engineer: Metrology for Semiconductors

Nova Measuring Instruments; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Measuring Instruments seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to translate innovative concepts into robust mechanical designs for next-generation metrology systems. You will prototype, iterate, and collaborate across electrical, optical, firmware, and software teams to move concepts to production.

Join the Materials Metrology Division driving semiconductor innovation. We offer a collaborative environment and opportunities to work with cutting-edge tools and top engineers on high-impact

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment, metrology, or related field.
• Proficient in 3D modelling and GD&T.
• Expert in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own subsystems from concept through production release with design documentation, BOMs, tolerances, and ECOs.
• Interpret engineering requirements and perform DFMEA to mitigate risks.
• Lead design reviews for all product development phases.
• Prototype procurement and vendor management for critical components.
• Develop test plans, build prototypes, and validate designs and analytical models.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to advance semiconductor metrology solutions.

Skills

3D modelling

SolidWorks

GD&T

Engineering analysis

System integration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Nova Measuring Instruments seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to translate innovative concepts into robust mechanical designs for next-generation metrology systems. You will prototype, iterate, and collaborate across electrical, optical, firmware, and software teams to move concepts to production.

Join the Materials Metrology Division driving semiconductor innovation. We offer a collaborative environment and opportunities to work with cutting-edge tools and top engineers on high-impact