Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and detail mechanical components and assemblies for advanced vacuum systems, deposition equipment, and precision machinery
• Lead engineering design activities with high initiative, sound judgment, and accountability
• Create and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs) within ERP systems
• Collaborate with Sales and Product Management to translate customer and market requirements into engineering solutions
• Partner with R&D and scientific teams to ensure designs meet technical specifications and performance constraints
• Work closely with internal manufacturing and machine shop teams to optimize design for manufacturability and cost
• Source and manage vendors and subcontractors for custom mechanical components and fabrication
• Build, assemble, and test prototypes, subassemblies, and mechanical systems
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Analyze production costs, supply chain inputs, and delivery requirements to support scalable manufacturing
• Support product lifecycle activities including installation, application, and troubleshooting
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in mechanical design
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong 3D CAD experience
• Expert level GD&T skills
• Preferred: 2 years experience with Solid Edge or other mid-range modeling package
• Preferred: 5 years PVD, CVD, or ALD vacuum system design experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• On-site gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
• Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives
• A collaborative, people-first culture

Pay

• Competitive compensation

Schedule

• Full-time

About the Role

Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical.

Skills

• Experience with advanced vacuum systems, deposition equipment, and precision machinery
• Strong 3D CAD skills
• Expert GD&T skills
• Experience with Solid Edge or other mid-range modeling packages
• Experience with PVD, CVD, or ALD vacuum system design