Senior Mechanical Engineer
Fremont, CA, USA
USD 145k-170k / year
Posted on Apr 3, 2026
Essential Functions
- Research, develop, and design mechanical and electromechanical and/or pneumatic prototypes, systems and subsystems for capital equipment (involving stepper or servo motors, pneumatic pumps, valves, etc…)
- Perform GD&T analysis of designs at the system and subsystem level
- Conduct system level integration and validation of designs (testing and troubleshooting)
- Plan and perform tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
- Continuous improvement related to enhancing system performance, reliability and manufacturability
- Drive full documentation of design including BOM, drawings and procedures
- Oversee and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
- Manage small to mid-sized projects from concept to production.
- Collaborate in a team environment working with Hardware, Software and Process.
- Participates in team and other assigned meetings
Qualifications
- Required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in mechanical engineering or a related field or higher
- 8+ years of experience in Mechanical Systems Design and Development
- 5+ years of CAD experience (Solidworks prefered) Solidworks PDM, Solidworks Electrical
- 8+ years’ experience designing manufacturing systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or other related industrial capital equipment applications (Additive Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Solar, Robotics, CNC, or Biomedical Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineering experience)
- Experience in GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation.
- Thermal Analysis, FEA, CFD, and simulation software.
- Systems level thinker with experience working on complex mechanical systems
- High level of commitment to contribute to a positive, high-paced and results-oriented work environment
- Willing and able to work “Hands-on” to build, integrate and test newly developed systems and/or subsystems
- Self-driven and independent thinking. Ability to work independently.
- Strong desire to work for a company on disruptive technologies and make it a success.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Desired:
- Metal additive manufacturing experience a plus but not required
- Experience with risk analysis methods such as FMEA
145000 - 170000 USD a year