Lead Engineer - Mechanical

Your tasks

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Mechanical to lead mechanical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement to fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.

• Lead the mechanical design and development of semiconductor automation equipment and precision machinery.
• Develop machine concepts, mechanisms, modules, tooling, fixtures, and equipment layouts.

• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, material selection, and design verification.
• Prepare and review 3D models, detailed drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.

• Design and integrate mechanical systems involving precision motion, robotics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, sensors, actuators, and material-handling mechanisms.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, root-cause analyses, and machine performance evaluations.

• Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and process engineering teams.
• Support equipment assembly, troubleshooting, testing, installation, qualification, and commissioning.

• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and fabrication partners on technical requirements and design improvements.
• Ensure projects meet performance, quality, cost, safety, and delivery requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including experience in a senior or lead role.
• Strong experience in designing semiconductor manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, or automation equipment.
• Experience with precision machinery, automated material handling, wafer or substrate handling, pick-and-place systems, indexing mechanisms, or robotic systems.

• Good knowledge of precision motion systems, bearings, ball screws, actuators, pneumatics, and vacuum components.
• Strong understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance stack-up, machine accuracy, repeatability, vibration, and thermal considerations.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, AFT design software or equivalent mechanical design software.
• Experience preparing manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, design specifications, and engineering change documentation.

• Familiar with design for manufacturing, design for assembly, failure analysis, and machine safety requirements.
• Experience with cleanroom equipment and contamination-control requirements is preferred.

• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, project coordination, and communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel overseas for project assignments when required.