Staff Mechanical Engineer

Eugenus; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Eugenus in California is seeking a senior mechanical engineer to design chamber and support systems for semiconductor tooling. The role focuses on meeting performance, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule targets.

You will conduct tests, participate in design reviews, and work with cross-functional teams to produce detailed docs for prototypes and production. Experience with deposition systems and familiarity with NX and Teamcenter are highly valued; a master\'s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 10 years of semiconductor tool design experience.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5, SEMI, and other relevant standards.
• Experience with design of deposition systems and semiconductor process chambers.
• Ability to participate in design reviews and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design semiconductor equipment chamber and support systems per specs.
• Ensure system quality by designing and performing test procedures.
• Conduct technical reviews of process requirements, standards, and design.
• Identify and solve complex mechanical problems with broad analysis.
• Perform concept studies, R&D, and validate new designs.
• Support creation of detailed engineering documentation for manufacturing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Design reviews

Test procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform design of semiconductor equipment chamber and support systems according to functional and engineering specifications that meet performance, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule targets.
• Assure system quality and reliability by designing and performing test procedures.
• Conduct technical reviews of process requirements, specifications, standards, and design.
• Identify problems of a wide range of complex mechanical problems by taking a broad analytical perspective.
• Conduct concept and feasibility studies, research and development, and validation of new and modified designs.
• Support personnel in the generation of detailed engineering documentation required to effectively manufacture components and subsystems for prototypes and volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 10 years of semiconductor tool design experience, especially in deposition systems.
• Familiarity with major CAD / CAE engineering tools.
• Familiarity with ASME Y14.5, SEMI, and other relevant standards and their use.
• Familiarity with systems engineering models and tools.
• Familiarity with design of critical mechanical systems for advanced semiconductor processing equipment, including process chambers, vacuum systems, gas and liquid chemical delivery, and controls in temperature, pressure, valve, and motion.
• Basic knowledge of classical fluid, heat & mass transfer.
• Participating in design reviews, reviewing, and providing feedback on others' work including presentations, drawings and models.
• Ability to work in a team and work with guidance in complex situations.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency with NX and Teamcenter.
• Familiarity with basic CFD for gas dynamics.
• Experience in the development or design of plasma and/or thermal CVD/ALD semiconductor reactor components (e.g., high temp wafer heaters, gas distribution showerheads, electrostatic chucks, wafer lift mechanisms, bellows) and/or subsystems/support systems (e.g., liquid precursor delivery, vacuum systems, temperature control systems).
• Experience with metal deposition systems is a plus, especially with plasma assisted deposition systems.

Salary and Benefits

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on location and level and will vary depending on confirmed job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a pre-public stock award program, as applicable.