The successful incumbent will be a member of a multi-site K&S team that develops and sustains semiconductor assembly equipment.
Overview
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, documentation and testing of mechanical subsystems that is part of a high-performance semiconductor assembly machine under development. You will take a leading role in communicating with our development partner and coordinating the joint development activities in the mechanical and mechatronic area.
Responsibilities:
- Analyzes, designs, and tests electro-mechanical systems for high-performance multi-axis robotic semiconductor manufacturing equipment and process equipment.
- Performs analysis and calculations necessary to ensure designs meet requirements including performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets.
- Evaluates prototype designs against requirements, performs testing, documents and analyses data and write reports.
- Lead fabrication/build of prototype and production systems
- Work closely with Electrical Engineering and Software teams to achieve module performance
- Manage overall Bill of Materials for the machine, as well as related accessories and kits.
- Manage and coordinate integration of multiple subsystems and modules into the overall CAD model of a large machine with 2,000 unique components
- Leverage various software tools and lab equipment to collect data
- Provides customer facing troubleshooting and support
- Performs risk assessments and analysis
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Robotics Engineering or a related field.
- Typically 5 or more years of precision mechanical engineering design or related experience.
- Capable of using 3D CAD solid modeling tools (such as NX or ProEngineer), Finite Element Modeling (Nastran or equivalent), and MS Office tools.
- Ability to perform analysis related to thermal, fluid, motion, vibration, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to perform testing, write reports, and evaluate prototype designs against product requirements.
- Knowledge and application of system design involving multiple axes, servo, pneumatic actuators, stepper and other drive/sensing methods.
- Ability to interpret requirements and Design tooling according to customer's specifications and requirements
- Full design cycle experience, from proof of concept through prototyping, development, and commercial realization.
- Strong ability to perform machine trouble shooting and testing.
- Knowledge of materials and production methods.
- Knowledge of low volume manufacturing methods and mechanical engineering standards including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance).
- Ability to perform detailed analysis related to motion systems and mechanism designs.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to think outside the box.
- Innovative thinking.
- Positive Attitude.
- Team player with a cross functional mindset.
- Result-driven and can-do mentality.
- Willingness to travel (up to 20%) and hold off-hours calls.
Company Overview
Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets.
Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.
Equal Opportunity
Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.
