Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Post Date

Jul 23, 2024

Location

Lake Forest,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

92630
US
Sep 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

SCS-720906

Pay Rate

$115k - $165k (estimate)

Job Description

This individual will perform a wide range of mechanical and thermal-mechanical systems engineering functions related to the design, testing, and evaluation of hardware systems used for testing electronic systems including semiconductors and embedded devices. Develop new and/or modified existing designs in a fast-paced environment. Serve on product development team(s) and be assigned specific sub-assembly or sub-system mechanical design responsibility.



The ideal candidate will bring experience with electro-mechanical and/or thermal-mechanical engineering design and analysis. As well as, experience with automation systems as can be found in leading semiconductor test systems and associated handlers.



Essential Duties & Responsibilities:



Analyze and participate in customer requirements review(s).

Design new and/or modify existing electro-mechanical assemblies and detail parts to meet specific end customer requirements.

Complete all detail drawings, assembly drawings and Bill of Materials to all initial manufacturing builds and eventual production level manufacturing.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal and mechanical solutions into product designs.

Conduct thermal and mechanical testing to validate designs and ensure compliance with specifications.

Optimize thermal and mechanical designs to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product performance.

Identify risk areas and optimization opportunities.

Present designs during internal Design Reviews and Customer Design Reviews.

Develop test specifications, detail test plans and evaluation protocols.

Perform electro-mechanical component, assembly and integration testing and final qualification testing.

Interpret functional test results and present findings to senior technical staff, vendors and customers.

Develop and implement mechanical design changes that may be identified during testing or design verification review.

Work as part of a team that includes manufacturing, quality assurance and technical support organizations to establish functional specifications for components and to select vendors/suppliers for purchased parts, materials and assemblies.

Recommend and design innovations and improved methods, tools and processes.

Perform hands-on evaluation of prototype system build/sub-assembly build /thorough product performance assessment.

Core execution of higher-level system integration design and deployment of solutions.

Work closely with external Technology partners on projects and successfully accomplishes common product design/ production goals.

All other duties as assigned.



Base Salary: 115K - 165K

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Required Skills & Experience

Requirements, Education & Skills:



Requires a BS degree in Engineering, Hardware/Mechanical/Thermal/Physics.

Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years of experience, preferably in a high-technology environment.

Experience working in cross-functional teams that build complex systems comprised of motion control hardware, electrical and software components is a must.

Experience in SolidWorks or alternate 3D CAD system is a must.

Experience using CAD based FEA tools to check and optimize mechanical parts against structural requirements is a must.

Experience in creating and interpreting mechanical detail and assembly drawings using ASME-Y14.5M GD&T standards is a plus.

Experience in electronic packaging, testing and integrating thermal systems into automated equipment is also preferred.

Knowledge of thermal dynamics and CFD experience may be required to perform air flow analysis or thermal analysis.

Experience in failure prediction and analysis methods and processes like DFMEA, wishbone diagrams, 5 Whys or 8D Reports is a must.

Ability to travel to domestic and overseas customers and production facilities for deployments as needed.

This is an on-site role in our Lake Forest, CA office.

Additional Skills Preferred (but not required):



Experience with the architecting, design, certification and deployment of semiconductor capital equipment is a plus.

Experience with using PDM (MechWorks) Software tools to manage system hardware design configurations and documentation is a plus.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.