Mechanical Engineer

Jobot

Santa Clara, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$155,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
Today
Advanced Manufacturing working on Next Gen Technology

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Salary: $120,000 - $155,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an advanced manufacturing technology company developing next-generation equipment used to produce critical materials for the semiconductor and power electronics industries. Our proprietary systems use precision laser-based processes to replace traditional mechanical manufacturing methods, enabling higher material yield, improved quality, and significantly reduced waste.

Our technology is used to process advanced materials such as silicon carbide and other semiconductor substrates that are essential for high-performance electronics used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, telecommunications, and next-generation power infrastructure.

Founded by engineers and scientists focused on pushing the boundaries of advanced manufacturing, our team is building highly specialized equipment that combines optics, laser systems, precision mechanics, and automation to solve some of the most complex challenges in materials processing.

Why join us?

Work on breakthrough manufacturing technology that directly impacts emerging industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced power electronics.

Build complex, multidisciplinary systems at the intersection of lasers, precision mechanics, optics, and automation.

Join a high-growth engineering team scaling from R&D to production as new manufacturing platforms are deployed commercially.

Have real ownership of system design and influence the architecture of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Collaborate with world-class engineers and scientists solving difficult materials processing challenges.

Job Details

We are seeking an Automation Mechanical Engineer to help design and develop advanced manufacturing equipment used in precision laser-based materials processing. This role will focus on the mechanical design and integration of automated systems, motion platforms, and tooling used in high-precision semiconductor manufacturing environments.

You will work cross-functionally with optical, process, electrical, and controls engineers to bring complex automation systems from concept through production deployment.

Key Responsibilities
Design and develop precision mechanical systems and automation platforms for advanced manufacturing equipment
Integrate robotics, motion control systems, stages, and automation tooling into production equipment
Support the design, build, and testing of prototype and production machines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optics, controls, and process engineering
Optimize system performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Participate in system debugging, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts

Ideal Background
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Experience designing automation equipment, precision machinery, or semiconductor tools
Strong background in mechanical design, motion systems, and manufacturing equipment development
Experience with CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and tolerance analysis
Familiarity with robotics, motion control, or automated production systems is highly desirable

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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com