Apex Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our client, a leader in the semiconductor industry. This will sit in Fremont, CA - flexible hours and option for occasional remote work. It is starting as a 12 month contract, with high likelihood to extend/convert permanent after that duration.
Job Summary:
As a Mechanical Engineer, you're designing and defining cutting-edge mechanical and electro-mechanical systems. Your role involves feasibility studies, testing, and guiding teams in detailed design and fabrication. You provide the crucial design information needed to shape our technology's packaging.
Responsibilities:
- Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productization including conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
- Designs components using variety of metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
- Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI, company standards, and industry best practices for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Conduct detailed analysis including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability to properly specify designs.
- Develop and conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
- Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation, and validation to a diverse audience in design reviews.
- Collaborate with internal teams for procurement and assembly of components and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 1+ year of hands-on engineering experience
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of FEA, CAD Modeling, GD&T, Fabrication, Assembly/Test Plans
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles (Thermodynamics, Structural, Materials Science)
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
