Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient. Job Summary & Responsibilities Onto Innovation is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with expertise in motion control to support the R&D team. Gearheads, makers, and hands on craftsmen with a high tech thinking cap desired. This is a great position for someone truly passionate about mechatronics and precision engineering. If you love Wayne Moore’s book, “Foundations of Mechanical Accuracy” this job is for you. We are looking for an Engineer with extensive experience in design for High Volume Manufacturing, expert at SolidWorks and PDM BKMs, knows the appropriate machine tool his parts should be manufactured on and their capabilities, and understands when, and how to apply GD&T, but designs systems that tolerate applying it sparingly. Qualifications Mechanical Engineering degree Minimum of 5 years working experience Highly proficient in 3D CAD modeling, SolidWorks Diligent and precise large assembly and PDM management practices a must History of high-level contribution to Machine Design Understanding of the pros and cons of pure kinematic constraint, pseudo kinematic constraint, and elastic over constraint Design for Manufacturability and Assembly Understands how to make appropriate design decisions based on the limitations of various modern machining, welding, and fabrication technologies Thinks ahead and strategizes for tool access and fixturing needs for assembly Control System experience Testing: Demonstrated ability to measure frequency response plots and move and settle traces Analysis: Demonstrated ability to model and design filters for control system servo loop, create models of frequency response and move and settle Vibration measurement experience Expertise using a spectrum analyzer, accelerometers and capacitive sensors Candidates should have some of the following capabilities: Knowledge of high precision manufacturing processes and capabilities, grinding lapping diamond turning etc. Sensor Selection Capable of defining sensor requirements and selecting sensors Experience working with vendors communicating and understanding requirements Bearing selection Capable of appropriately selecting bearings through understanding of Stiffness, load capacity, lifetime calculations, and how those affect system performance Mechatronics or robotics experience Capable of Motor sizing and selection Capable of Encoder selection FEA Experienced in static structural, thermal structural, frequency response, random vibration simulations Thermal Can model basic lumped parameter analysis Can perform motor temperature calculations Capable of creating test plans and instrumenting and logging thermal tests Data acquisition Experience programming data acquisition software or equipment such as Labview, Arduino, Rasperry Pi, etc Capable of selecting and using required equipment for specific data acquisition tasks Capable of defining Error budgets Capable of performing Tolerance analysis of systems with many components Experience designing static and flex cables Pneumatics Experience designing with and selecting pneumatic actuators, solenoids, sensors, and fittings Capable of pressure and vacuum calculations necessary for simple pneumatic circuits Experienced in designing for ultra clean environments Particle cleanliness Airborne molecular contamination cleanliness Experience doing basic data analysis and programming in Matlab or similar software Onto Innovation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions. Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain help our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Onto Innovation supports customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found at http://www.ontoinnovation.com.