Technical Staff, Mechanical Design Engineer

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer, located in Sparks, Nevada. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer will design, analyze, and lead development of complex mechanical systems and equipment, acting as a technical lead to support project execution, engineering excellence, and team development.

Job Duties

• Design and analyze complex mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging; identify problem areas and propose operational solutions for projects and tasks that are interdependent in nature.
• Conduct feasibility studies and testing of new designs and modifications to existing designs.
• Apply engineering principles including fluid and solid mechanics, mass transfer, thermodynamics, and control systems to develop experiments and interpret results.
• Ensure device design, component selection, manufacturability, and test methods meet project scope, technical requirements, and budget constraints.
• Generate statements of work, manufacturing assembly procedures, work instructions, operator manuals, user manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Document designs using drawings, specifications, and material lists.
• Ensure all engineering work is performed in accordance with accepted industry best practices and approved company standards.
• Independently manage complex projects with minimal guidance, coordinating with cross‑functional partners and keeping the Engineering Manager informed of progress.
• Act as a technical lead by providing mentorship, guidance, and technical direction to support team development and engineering excellence.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of design and manufacturing processes with the ability to apply comprehensive engineering concepts, theories, practices, and procedures.
• Expertise in first‑principle engineering methods across mechanical, chemical, and electrical disciplines, with the ability to communicate effectively in cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Working knowledge of electrical and controls systems, including layout and integration within mechanical systems.
• Technical expertise in the development and commercialization of semiconductor flow delivery systems; experience with quality system standards and new product development preferred.
• Working knowledge of coding and engineering software such as LabVIEW, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++/C#, and VBA preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally and efficiently with internal and external customers while exercising discretion and sound independent judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally walk, bend, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Education and Experience

• 8+ years of engineering or related work experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Vocational or technical training preferred.
• CAD design experience; SolidWorks preferred.
• Previous supervisory or technical leadership experience preferred.

Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.

Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers'' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.

Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.