Senior Mechanical Engineer - Semiconductor Capital Equipment

Shellback Semiconductor Technology, LLC; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SHELLBACK Semiconductor Technology is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, manufacture, and continuous improvement of semiconductor capital equipment in Coopersburg, PA.

This hands-on, on-site role requires building complex systems from the ground up, strong CAD skills (Autodesk Inventor preferred), and close collaboration with technicians, Manufacturing, and Engineering to deliver reliable equipment.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design background; build complex equipment.
• Experience owning complete equipment modules.
• Hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, release.
• Proficiency in 3D design; Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science.
• Experience with EPDM or data management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle mechanical development of capital equipment and subassemblies from concept to fabrication, assembly, testing, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Design complex mechanical and electromechanical systems to meet product and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop and modify 3D models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation.
• Design and support systems involving fluid/chemical delivery, pumps, valves, piping/tubing, pressure/vacuum, pneumatics, process chambers, motion components, frames, enclosures, and thermal management.
• Apply engineering principles involving mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials, tolerancing, structural integrity, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing issues, determine root cause, and drive solutions to completion.
• Modify and improve existing equipment to address performance, reliability, obsolescence, and customer requirements.
• Conduct engineering analysis, experiments, testing, and design verification.
• Participate in product design reviews and work with Manufacturing during assembly, integration, checkout, and qualification.
• Maintain accurate BOMs, assembly drawings, work instructions, specifications, and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Electrical/Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Support, Field Service, Supply Chain, vendors, and customers.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance and independently drive priorities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Hands-on fabrication

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Description

About the Role

SHELLBACK Semiconductor Technology is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, manufacture, and continuous improvement of our semiconductor capital equipment.

We are looking for a hands‑on, senior‑level equipment engineer who can contribute quickly with limited supervision. The ideal candidate has experience designing and building complex capital equipment from the ground up and is equally comfortable working in CAD, troubleshooting equipment, and working directly with technicians on the manufacturing floor.

Direct semiconductor capital equipment or wet‑process equipment experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with experience in similarly complex automated or process equipment will also be considered.

This position is 100% on‑site in Coopersburg, PA. Candidates must be local to the Lehigh Valley/Allentown area or willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle mechanical development of capital equipment and subassemblies from concept and design through fabrication, assembly, testing, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Design complex mechanical and electromechanical systems to meet product and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop and modify 3D models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation.
• Design and support systems involving fluid/chemical delivery, pumps, valves, piping/tubing, pressure/vacuum, pneumatics, process chambers, motion components, frames, enclosures, and thermal management.
• Apply sound engineering principles involving mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials, tolerancing, structural integrity, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability.
• Troubleshoot equipment and manufacturing issues, determine root cause, and drive effective solutions through implementation.
• Modify and improve existing and legacy equipment to address performance, reliability, obsolescence, and customer requirements.
• Conduct engineering analysis, experiments, testing, and design verification.
• Participate in product design reviews and work directly with Manufacturing during equipment assembly, integration, checkout, and qualification.
• Maintain accurate BOMs, assembly drawings, work instructions, specifications, and engineering changes.
• Collaborate with Electrical/Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical Support, Field Service, Supply Chain, vendors, and customers.
• Provide senior‑level technical guidance and independently drive engineering priorities and problems to completion.

Requirements

Technical Qualifications

• Strong mechanical design background with demonstrated experience designing and building complex equipment from the ground up.
• Demonstrated experience owning complete equipment, major equipment modules, or complex mechanical systems, rather than primarily individual component design.
• Strong hands‑on experience with equipment fabrication, mechanical assembly, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and production release.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools; Autodesk Inventor strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science, machine design, and manufacturing principles.
• Experience with fluid dynamics, finite element analysis (FEA), magnetic modeling, and thermal modeling is a plus.
• Hands‑on technical experience with fabrication, mechanical assembly, and wiring is highly desirable.
• Experience with Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) or comparable engineering data management systems is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to independently evaluate technical issues, prioritize responsibilities, and drive solutions with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Preferred Equipment Experience

Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in semiconductor capital equipment, wafer-processing equipment, wet‑process equipment, or chemical/fluid-handling systems.

Candidates from other industries should have demonstrated experience designing and supporting comparably complex automated capital or process equipment.

Education & Experience

• BSME or equivalent bachelor’s degree required.
• 8–10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in semiconductor capital equipment, complex automated equipment, manufacturing equipment, defense equipment, or a similarly demanding technical environment.
• Direct semiconductor capital-equipment experience may offset total years of experience.