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Senior Semiconductor Equipment Engineer (Mechanical)

Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology?

We're looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open, collaborative, and flexible environment. You'll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrow's electronics to life. If you want to make a difference, are an effective communicator, love a good challenge, and easily embrace change, your next career adventure awaits!

Mycronic is a global high-tech company whose innovative solutions have been advancing electronics technology for over 40 years. Today we continue to grow and serve customers in an expanding variety of industries. What we do impacts the future of technology, and in turn, the way we live our lives tomorrow.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Semiconductor Equipment Engineer to join Mycronic's Global Technologies division working within Surfx Technologies, our Applied Plasma business line. It is an exciting time to join our team!

Surfx Technologies is a fast-growing company that offers atmospheric argon plasmas for the high-volume manufacturing of integrated circuits, semiconductor packages, printed circuit boards, and other microelectronic devices. These automated plasma machines are an excellent choice for surface cleaning, activation, and metal oxide removal. The Surfx Technologies team delivers this atmospheric argon plasma technology for assembled products that are less likely to corrode, delaminate, or come unglued during their lifetime. Our customers include the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers and technology companies.

Our industry leading tools deliver fast, effective, damage-free and particle-free surface modification, employing our proprietary atmospheric pressure, argon plasma technology. Collaborating within the team, this role requires deep knowledge of mechatronics to design and develop innovative new products. The Semiconductor Equipment Engineer works closely with sales engineers, service engineers, process engineers and management to help Surfx gain a significant share of the semiconductor equipment industry.

The Semiconductor Equipment Engineer is a pivotal position You'll spearhead the development of Surfx Technologies innovative, turnkey plasma tools for the semiconductor industry. These tools leverage our proprietary atmospheric pressure, argon plasma technology to deliver rapid, effective, and damage/particle-free surface modification. This role demands deep mechatronics expertise and close collaboration with sales, service, process, and management teams to secure a significant market share in semiconductor equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearheads the end-to-end mechanical engineering development cycle for turnkey plasma tools, from conceptualization through design, testing, and successful market launch
• Innovates and implements advanced mechatronic solutions for high-precision, fully automated plasma machines designed for front and back-end semiconductor manufacturing
• Applies engineering principles and proficiency in tools like SolidWorks and GD&T for mechanical design and integration
• Ensures tools deliver critical performance metrics such as fast, effective, damage-free, and particle-free surface modification, leveraging proprietary atmospheric pressure, argon plasma technology
• Manages project timelines and resources effectively using strong communication skills and Microsoft Project to bring complex equipment to market
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members while contributing to a high-performing, collaborative environment that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving for complex semiconductor equipment challenges
• Provides global technical support and expertise, including international travel, to facilitate business operations and product deployment
• Process Engineering, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Business Process Improvement

Experience and Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in mechatronics (i.e. mechanical, electrical, etc.)
• 10 years plus of mechanical tool design experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry or working with high precision equipment applications
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, GD&T, and Microsoft project
• Knowledge of equipment cleanliness and safety standards (ISO, CE, UL, SEMI, NFPA, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication as well as project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers; work both independently and effectively within a team
• Travel domestically and internationally to customer sites, as needed
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; this position does not offer visa sponsorship
• Prior experience with providing technical guidance and project management mentorship to team members, fostering knowledge sharing, effective planning, cross-functional collaboration

Working Conditions/Physical & Mental Demands

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Standard office and manufacturing environment. Significant computer work should be expected.

A Culture of Collaboration & Personal Growth

At Mycronic, we love what we do, but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success.

Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating today's standards in modern electronics. Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it.

Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. It's this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses, society and the planet – every day.

Learn more about working at Mycronic: https://www.mycronic.com/en/career/working-at-mycronic/

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mycronic is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

For a company founded on passion, collaboration and outside-the-box thinking, there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce. It is the cornerstone of our global, internal culture, and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues. Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities, but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate. We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge.