What are the responsibilities and job description for the : Sr Mechanical Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment) position at Saim Technologies?
We re seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support design, engineering change control, and build activities for complex semiconductor capital equipment. The role demands hands-on ownership of Manufacturing and shopfloor support, documentation, and cross-functional coordination through formal change processes (ECO/ECN/VPR/QN).
Key Responsibilities
Design & Documentation
o Design and develop and update Manufacturing drawings using Pro/ENGINEER (Pro E/Creo).
o Create and maintain BOMs, part lists, and drawing packages; ensure drawing readability and GD&T awareness for mechanical interfaces.
o Review, interpret, and redline engineering drawings.
Change Control & Configuration Management
o Initiate and process ECO (Engineering Change Orders), ECN (Engineering Change Notices), VPR (Vendor Part Requests/Reviews), and QN (Quality Notifications) within Agile PLM and Windchill.
Manufacturing & Onsite Support
o Provide onsite build support for semiconductor equipment troubleshoot Manufacturing and Shop floor issues
o Collaborate with assembly teams to resolve design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-service (DFS) concerns.
Quality & Problem Solving
o Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) and implement robust corrective/preventive actions.
o Address QNs, drive closure with measurable effectiveness.
Required Skills & Tools
CAD: Pro E/Creo for Modelling and detailing and harness drawings; familiarity with Windchill PLM.
PLM & PDM: Agile PLM and Windchill for change control, releases, and configuration management.
Change Processes: Hands-on with ECO, ECN, VPR, QN workflows.
Documentation: Strong drawing reading, redlining, revision control, and release practices.
Problem Solving: Proven track record of resolving build issues quickly and permanently;
Communication: Clear, concise communication with shopfloor teams and engineering stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with semiconductor equipment (vacuum systems, gas boxes).
Exposure to safety standards , and SEMI standards
Knowledge of DFM/DFS, Lean manufacturing, and design validation processes.
Vendor interaction for manufacturing and first article inspection (FAI).
Behavioral Competencies:
Ownership & accountability for deliverables and release quality.
Attention to detail with strong configuration discipline.
Onsite agility hands-on, collaborative, and proactive.
Structured problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.