Senior Semiconductor Equipment Engineer (Mechanical)

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 50 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 Senior 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.

The Senior Semiconductor Equipment Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of automated plasma equipment for the semiconductor industry. This role leads mechanical engineering activities from initial concept and system design through prototyping, testing, validation, and product launch, applying strong expertise in mechatronics to develop high-precision, reliable equipment. The engineer works closely with electrical, controls, software, and process engineering teams to integrate complex systems and ensure equipment meets performance, quality, and reliability requirements. In collaboration with sales, service, and management, this role also supports troubleshooting, addresses technical challenges, and identifies opportunities to enhance equipment functionality, manufacturability, and overall performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering development for turnkey plasma equipment, from initial concept and feasibility through detailed design, prototyping, testing, and product launch

• Design and integrate mechanical and mechatronic systems for high-precision, automated plasma tools used in front-end and back-end semiconductor manufacturing

• Develop detailed mechanical designs, assemblies, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks, applying GD&T principles to ensure dimensional accuracy, manufacturability, and reliable equipment performance

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, contributing to a collaborative engineering environment and the development of innovative equipment solutions

• Collaborate with electrical, controls, software, and process engineering teams to integrate subsystems and deliver complete, reliable equipment solutions

• Plan and execute equipment testing, troubleshooting, and design validation to ensure tools meet performance, quality, and reliability requirements, including damage-free and particle-free surface modification

• Apply engineering analysis, FMEA, and structured problem-solving methods to identify design risks, resolve technical issues, and improve equipment reliability and performance

• Manage engineering project schedules, resources, and deliverables, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to keep product development activities on track

• Work closely with sales, service, and process engineering teams to address customer requirements, incorporate field feedback, and guide continuous product improvement

• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and technical troubleshooting at customer sites worldwide

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 engineers; work both independently and effectively within a team

• Travel domestically and internationally to customer sites, as needed

• 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

Why Join Us?

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.

We offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support your financial well-being, professional development, and overall peace of mind including:

• Competitive base salary range of $155,000 to $185,000 annually, targeted to reflect experience, technical expertise, and regional market value