Mechanical Engineer

The successful incumbent will be a member of a multi-site K&S team that develops and sustains semiconductor assembly equipment. Overview As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, documentation and testing of mechanical subsystems that is part of a high-performance semiconductor assembly machine under development. You will take a leading role in communicating with our development partner and coordinating the joint development activities in the mechanical and mechatronic area. Responsibilities: Analyzes, designs, and tests electro-mechanical systems for high-performance multi-axis robotic semiconductor manufacturing equipment and process equipment. Performs analysis and calculations necessary to ensure designs meet requirements including performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets. Evaluates prototype designs against requirements, performs testing, documents and analyses data and write reports. Lead fabrication/build of prototype and production systems Work closely with Electrical Engineering and Software teams to achieve module performance Manage overall Bill of Materials for the machine, as well as related accessories and kits. Manage and coordinate integration of multiple subsystems and modules into the overall CAD model of a large machine with >2,000 unique components Leverage various software tools and lab equipment to collect data Provides customer facing troubleshooting and support Performs risk assessments and analysis Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Robotics Engineering or a related field. Typically 5 or more years of precision mechanical engineering design or related experience. Capable of using 3D CAD solid modeling tools (such as NX or ProEngineer), Finite Element Modeling (Nastran or equivalent), and MS Office tools. Ability to perform analysis related to thermal, fluid, motion, vibration, and pneumatic systems. Ability to perform testing, write reports, and evaluate prototype designs against product requirements. Knowledge and application of system design involving multiple axes, servo, pneumatic actuators, stepper and other drive/sensing methods. Ability to interpret requirements and Design tooling according to customer’s specifications and requirements Full design cycle experience, from proof of concept through prototyping, development, and commercial realization. Strong ability to perform machine trouble shooting and testing. Knowledge of materials and production methods. Knowledge of low volume manufacturing methods and mechanical engineering standards including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance). Ability to perform detailed analysis related to motion systems and mechanism designs. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to think outside the box. Innovative thinking. Positive Attitude. Team player with a cross functional mindset. Result-driven and can-do mentality. Willingness to travel (up to 20%) and hold off-hours calls. Company Overview Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets. Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com. Equal Opportunity Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.