Principal Mechanical Engineer - Vacuum

We’re looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D and equipment design team to help build the next generation equipment.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, and implementation of advanced thermal vacuum equipment and R&D machinery.

This role requires you to be a technical expert who can drive innovative architecture while maintaining the procedural discipline necessary for high-performance hardware.

If you enjoy solving complex thermal-mechanical problems in vacuum environments and mentoring others in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

We’re looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our R&D and equipment design team to help build the next generation equipment.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end design, integration, and implementation of advanced thermal vacuum equipment and R&D machinery.

This role requires you to be a technical expert who can drive innovative architecture while maintaining the procedural discipline necessary for high-performance hardware.

If you enjoy solving complex thermal-mechanical problems in vacuum environments and mentoring others in a collaborative, fast-paced setting, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

• Lead System Design: Drive the design, integration, and validation of advanced R&D processing equipment
• Define Requirements: Establish system-level requirements and innovative design concepts that directly correlate mechanical precision to product quality
• Standardize Best Practices: Implement and maintain engineering workflows, and best practices using semiconductor standards as your guide
• Lead Design Reviews: Conduct rigorous reviews for overall mechanical systems and sub-systems, emphasizing manufacturability (DFx) and best practices for mechanical design
• Collaborate & Interface: Generate and maintain critical interfaces with cross-functional teams, including scientists, vacuum specialists, and electrical engineers
• Project Accountability: Report on project milestones to stakeholders, ensuring delivery of on-time and in-spec outcomes
• Mentor Talent: Coach engineering staff on technical delivery, procedural discipline, and professional development
• Get Things Done: Act with speed to drive projects from concept through assembly, testing, and implementation
• Education: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent industrial experience)