Mechanical Design Engineer 3

at  Mattson Technology

REQUIREMENTS:

• Mechanism design capability compatible with semiconductor equipment
• Requires strong skills in change management, problem solving, communication skills, customer orientation, product technology, global business perspective, personal effectiveness, project management, team skills and quality.
• Requires knowledge of systems and software necessary to perform job function, including SolidWorks, SAP, AutoCAD.
• Ability to work under pressure to design cost effective solutions with serviceability and manufacturability.
• Requires ability to influence other people; ability to act as a mentor, lead and/or supervise projects.
• Must be able to work in a theoretical domain or hands on practical situation.
• General knowledge of electrical and software engineering disciplines
• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or similar fields, 4 or more years directly related experience, or equivalent.

• Generate mechanical design concepts and feasibility studies for making proposals for CIP/R&D project requests.
• Solve engineering problems using analytical techniques and engineering knowledge such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, measurement control, stress analysis, Finite Element Analysis, or system integration.
• Basic understanding of Plasma, RF, Matching circuits, Vacuum technology, product development process & cross functional communication.
• Conduct and participate in formal/informal design reviews to contribute and generate discussion/alternate ideas on various aspects of the design.
• Specify, supervise, and perform engineering analysis of complex scope, in the following areas: Wafer transfer methods including robotics, friction, particle control, vacuum and end effectors, Mechanism design in assemblies such as slit valves, lift pins, indexers, Wafer temperature management (in both process and transfer environments) including cooling stations, pedestals, ESC.
• May be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing, and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle.
• Responsible for solid models in 3D (parts and assemblies), 2D drawings, bills of material, submitting ECO’s, test specifications, functional specification, and product specifications.
• Manage communications and expectations with internal and external customers and vendors to ensure accomplishing project objectives.
• Work hands-on when needed in the engineering lab and manufacturing to support the installation and test of CES/CIP designs that get delivered on customer systems.