Principal Systems/Mechanical Design Engineer, Semiconductor

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Join a highly innovative engineering organization building next‑generation semiconductor capital equipment components and sub-assemblies. As a Principal Systems/Mechanical Engineer, you will analyze, improve, and define subsystem architectures that directly influence system performance, throughput, and reliability for customers at the forefront of semiconductor equipment manufacturing.

• We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Systems/Mechanical Engineer, Semiconductor to lead the design and integration of complex subsystems used in advanced semiconductor capital equipment.
• You will architect mechanical, thermal, fluid, and structural solutions that drive system performance and reliability, working closely with customers and cross‑functional teams across the full product lifecycle.
• This is a high‑impact technical leadership role with significant influence over subsystem architecture, innovation, and customer success.

What will you do?

This role partners with the business unit, world-class customers, engineering centers, operational sites, and strategic suppliers globally to solve complex multidisciplinary design, manufacturing, and supply chain challenges. Specific examples include:

Co-Innovation Through Subsystem Architecture & Design

• Analyze, refine, architect and design mechanical subsystems including robotics/mechatronics, vacuum and gas delivery, power systems, and precision mechanical assemblies.
• Develop detailed CAD models and engineering drawings for weldments, sheet metal, machined parts, and assemblies.
• Analyze, refine, and define system and subsystem interfaces, requirements, and specifications.
• Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs).
• Lead requirements decomposition and ensure bi-directional traceability.
• Establish subsystem validation strategies and verification plans.

Analysis & Verification

• Perform structural, thermal, dynamic, and vacuum-related analyses using advanced FEA tools.
• Lead risk assessments including FMEAs, root cause analysis, and structured problem‑solving.
• Validate system reliability through load‑path evaluation, stress analysis, fatigue modeling, and environmental considerations.

Technical Leadership & Cross‑Functional Integration

• Lead cross‑functional design reviews and drive subsystem integration, optimization, and design validation.
• Collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and customers to refine requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Champion DFX, VAVE, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor early‑career engineers, elevate technical standards, and influence engineering culture by role modeling key attributes of leadership and ownership.
• Make high-impact technical decisions that influence product performance and industry competitiveness.
• Represent engineering in customer engagements and roadmap discussions.

Lifecycle, Compliance & Supply Chain Support

• Support NPI, RFQ processes, qualification testing, and component lifecycle management.
• Ensure design compliance with global regulatory standards (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH).
• Develop and maintain robust documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, qual plans, and ECOs.
• Partner with product management, operations, supply chain, and finance to ensure solutions meet cost, reliability, and schedule targets.

How will you get here?

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, systems, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years experience in semiconductor capital equipment or wafer‑fab, advanced packaging environments.
• Expertise in mechanical design, precision systems engineering, mechatronics, power systems, and fluid/vacuum systems.
• Proficiency in FEA, CAD, and structural/thermal analysis tools.
• Strong communication, documentation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead reviews, guide teams, and interface with customers.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Preferred