Mechanical Engineer - New / Existing Product Design for the Semiconductor Industry (Contract Role)

Job Description

Brooks is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to be a key team contributor. The role involves designing new products for the semiconductor industry as well as designing new mechanical features for existing products. Key responsibilities include:

• Produce and release 3D models, drawings and BOM’s per the Brooks process.
• Work cooperatively with electrical and software engineering to ensure new product designs will function per the market and customer requirements.
• Understand and communicate cost impact of new designs.
• Build and test prototypes, hold cross-functional design reviews, publish DR/DVT records.
• Support operations, supply chain, field service and the quality organization as needed to ensure the product line can be sustained and function reliably.

Requirements

Requirements include:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an automation product development environment with knowledge of equipment automation.
• All aspects of the mechanical design and development of new products, full life-cycle ownership from concept thru production release.
• Ability to understand Marketing Requirements Document and supplement with mechanical design requirements to meet these requirements.
• Strong 3D CAD modeling (ProE / Creo) of mechanical designs.
• Strong knowledge of fundamentals of components as robotic / equipment automation mechanisms, including motors, bearings, sensors, actuators.
• Knowledge of materials and mechanical fabrication process, good design practices for the material of choice.
• Ability to estimate tasks for completing projects and follow schedules.
• Hands on skill for assembly and troubleshooting of mechanical components, assemblies and systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, able to prepare technical reports, presentations and interact with suppliers, supply chain and operations.
• Experience with Agile / AgileEC or other PLM (Product Life-cycle Management) system.
• FEA (Finite Element Analysis) of mechanical designs is a plus.
• Knowledge of SEMI standards a plus.
• Knowledge of Vision system is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
• Experience leading mechanical engineering products preferred.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Must be a local CA candidate due to the on-site / contract position based out of Fremont, CA.

Benefits

Brooks offers a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• EEO compliance.
• Participation in E-Verify®.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically full-time, with occasional evening and weekend work required for project deadlines.