Sr. Mechanical Engineer

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

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing product development and R&D projects. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing next-generation metrology systems by translating innovative concepts into mechanical designs and rapidly iterating prototypes. This position requires collaboration across multiple engineering fields, including electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software. We are looking for individuals who thrive in team environments, can brainstorm big ideas, embrace new technologies, and have the drive to take a concept from prototype to high-volume consumer product solutions.

You will be joining the Materials Metrology Division

• Our Materials Metrology Division is a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment where individuals contribute both independently and collectively to drive business success.
• We operate at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, analyzing materials at nanometric and atomic levels to deliver critical insights to customers.
• Our work directly enables advanced chip manufacturing, and each team member plays a meaningful role in shaping the future of technology.

Pay range: $120,000 - 160,000

Why Nova:

• Certified Great Place to Work: Recognized between 2022-2026 based on employee feedback, and consistently ranked among the Top 30 companies in our industry for workplace excellence.
• Customer-Focused Environment: Be the face of Nova. We value strong relationships, and you’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver high-impact solutions.
• Culture of Continuous Learning: At Nova, growth never stops. You'll work with cutting-edge metrology tools, work with top engineers, and participate in ongoing industry training programs

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key subsystems designs from concept to production release including developing concepts, creating detailed design documents, BOM’s, tolerance analysis and ECO management for document control.
• Interpret and define engineering requirements, identify additional specifications and use DFMEA methods to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Prepare and conduct design reviews for all phases of Product Development
• Prototype procurement and vendor management of critical suppliers
• Prepare engineering test plans, build prototypes and conduct or supervise tests to validate prototype designsand analytical models.
• Innovate with diverse engineering teams to innovate solutions for the semiconductor industry.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred); minimum 5+ years of experience in Semiconductor equipment, Metrology, measurement instrumentation, or related field
• Proficient in 3D modelling best practices, detailed drawing generation and a working knowledge of GD&T
• Expert in SolidWorks & SolidWorks PDM
• Self-Motivated mindset, and can work independently as well as collaboratively
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering analysis and design, mechanics, and proficiency in solving engineering problems using analytical techniques and engineering knowledge such as engineering measurement methods, heat transfer, stress analysis, FEA, and system integration

Nice to have:

• Expertise in design of components for high vacuum (HV), ultra-high vacuum (UHV) preferred
• Experience with precision optomechanical design, X-ray optics, or E-Beam optics
• Previous experience with Semiconductor Capital equipment a plus

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [emailprotected]