Senior Mechanical Engineer – Semiconductor Equipment & NPI

ASM; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM is seeking a Senior Engineer II in Mechanical Engineering to design, develop, validate and improve mechanical subsystems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions meeting product, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

The role emphasizes FMEA, DFM, DFA, NPI, and manufacturing transfer, with opportunities to work with suppliers and partners, and to contribute to cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of mechanical engineering experience in semiconductor equipment, automation, robotics, or precision equipment.
• Strong mechanical design and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
• Knowledge of motion systems, actuators, bearings, and structural design.
• Understanding of vacuum systems, thermal management, or contamination control.
• Familiarity with DFM, DFA, and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical subsystems for advanced packaging semiconductor tools, including wafer handling, vacuum chambers, process modules, thermal control assemblies, robotics, and structural systems.
• Create detailed mechanical designs, 3D models, engineering drawings, and specifications using CAD tools.
• Perform engineering analysis including tolerance stack-up, structural, thermal, vibration, and fluid flow assessments.
• Support subsystem requirements definition and translate system-level requirements into mechanical design solutions.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, controls, and process engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute technical input.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify performance and reliability.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues through root cause analysis.
• Drive DFM, DFA, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support NPI, prototype builds, validation, and manufacturing transfer.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Contribute to FMEA, risk assessments, and reliability improvement efforts.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD tools

Motion systems

Vacuum systems

Thermal management

DFM DFA FMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

ASM is seeking a Senior Engineer II in Mechanical Engineering to design, develop, validate and improve mechanical subsystems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions meeting product, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

The role emphasizes FMEA, DFM, DFA, NPI, and manufacturing transfer, with opportunities to work with suppliers and partners, and to contribute to cost