What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer – Semiconductor Product Development position at CBL Solutions?
Industry: Semiconductor Capital Equipment
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in designing and developing mechanical subsystems for semiconductor product. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on skills in Mechanical architecture, Wafer Handling, Ion source modules, Beamline assemblies, Precision mechanisms, Vacuum systems, Tolerance analysis, and Product lifecycle development and field upgrades.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will apply your expertise in physics, mathematics, and materials science to analyze and drive design solutions that improve reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
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What You’ll Do
• Lead mechanical design for key ion implanter subsystems:
Process Chamber Modules, Wafer handling robot systems, and Vacuum subsystems.
• Own end to end development: Conduct Design reviews, apply robust mechanical engineering fundamentals including Design calculations, applying DfX principles, GD&T, Tolerance stacks.
• Execute hand calculations and basic FEA using Creo Simulate, ANSYS or similar applications to evaluate structural integrity, load capacity, and reliability.
• Perform detailed CAD work, design documentation, engineering drawings, and BOM management using Creo, AutoCAD, Windchill, Intralink, SmarTeam, Glovia.
• Develop precision motion mechanisms and complex electromechanical assemblies.
• Perform FEA/CFD (thermal, structural, modal) and validate via prototyping.
• Drive DFM/DFX, manufacturability improvements, reliability growth, and cost reduction.
• Define test requirements, coordinate execution, and document engineering test plans and reports for tooling and mechanical systems.
• Prepare, review, and approve detailed engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as systems, electrical, controls, physics, manufacturing, and field service, etc.
• Ensure compliance with SEMI S2/S8, and internal safety standards.
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What We’re Looking For
• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years in semiconductor tools or complex electromechanical systems
• Strong expertise in:
o Designing mechanical sub-system for Wafer handling robot systems, and Vacuum subsystems.
o Subject matter expertise with CAD software
o Thermal/structural analysis using FEA/CFD
o Material selection, manufacturing methods, Design for Excellence principles
• Proficiency in Creo, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and tolerance analysis
• Familiarity with CREO, Windchill, PLM/PDM systems, and ECO/ECR workflows.
• Experience taking hardware from concept → prototype → NPI → release
• Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
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Key Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Hands-on testing and prototype integration experience
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Leadership, team mentorship, and stakeholder management
• Ability to drive reliability, manufacturability, and cost improvements