Senior Engineer 1 - Mechanical Engineering

Our Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) Chamber Engineering team is seeking innovative and driven and experienced Mechanical Engineers to join their teams. Our ALD and team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies. As a Mechanical Engineer at ASM, you will contribute to designing, developing, and optimizing high-precision equipment. Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, you will play a critical role in solving complex engineering challenges, ensuring product reliability, and driving technological advancements. 

Responsibilities:

• Apply sound engineering principles, product specifications and research data to create designs for systems and products for semiconductor industry.
• Perform engineering calculations including structural, thermal and fluid dynamics problems
• Create and revise Creo Parametric CAD models and detail drawings, ranging in complexity from simple piece parts to large assemblies
• Determine feasibility of product proposals, resolve problems based on technical inputs and develop new designs maintaining product design safety criteria. Apply statistics to optimize and deliver “first time right” designs.
• Prepare product/system designs and related engineering documentation for the manufacturing and testing of prototype and production released products. The documentation shall be complete and easy to follow.
• Project management duties include report generation, schedule creation and maintenance, design reviews and interdepartmental coordination.
• Provide assistance in establishing product configuration and structures on new products and features in both development and manufacturing environments.
• Present and participate in design reviews for unique customer driven specials, product enhancements and other new designs.
• Create, manage and execute engineering project plans, including task scheduling with Gantt charts and resource and cost estimates,
• Travel to customer sites/supplier sites to participate in technical discussions.
• Assist marketing and vendors in preparation of cost estimates dealing with nonstandard options, new system features and product enhancements. 
• Support projects in conjunction with technical staff, managers and manufacturing groups. Support development, installation and testing of hardware to verify performance. Create test plans, verify and approve test procedures. 
• Interface with other organizations on new product updates and ensure a smooth transition of the product into the manufacturing cycle.
• Evaluate change requests and complete all aspects of engineering change orders.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Mechanical Engineering or related degree, PhD strongly preferred. 
• Experience in engineering, design, and development of complex mechanical systems including: reactors, vacuum chambers, gas delivery systems, pneumatics, water cooling circuits, and vacuum systems required.

Skills:

• Semiconductor capital equipment or heavy capital equipment preferred.
• Deposition product knowledge a plus (CVD, ALD, EPI, PVD)
• Knowledgeable in the requirements for CE, NFPA, Semi S2-95 and other relevant standards as applicable to semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of materials: metals, plastics, surface coatings and surface finishes.
• Computer background in Microsoft applications, CREO and AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in ASME Y14.5 and/or ISO 1101:2017 preferred geometric dimension and tolerance
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; recommends product and process improvements.
• Able to work with a diverse team to achieve requirements and specifications on complex projects.
• Capability to provide and maintain resource coordination and reporting, interfacing with other organizations and outside vendors on resource requirements.
• A critical thinker with proven ability to create effective solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present design concepts to peers and management in a professional and effective manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities while maintaining a team player attitude.
• Perform self-inspection of all work and is responsible for ensuring that all work performed adheres to documentation requirements, company policies and procedures.