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Senior Mechanical Engineer

 

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

 

Your Role

At the intersection of precision engineering and scientific innovation, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape the next generation of advanced equipment that powers breakthroughs in semiconductor and thin-film technologies. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a recognized technical authority, driving end-to-end design and development of complex equipment, mechanical subsystems, and fixtures — from early research and development concepts through to production readiness. You will independently identify technical challenges, deliver designs that meet industry standards and safety codes, own Bills of Materials and Engineering Change Order releases, and guide architectural decisions for high-temperature, vacuum, and thin-film processing systems. Acting as a senior advisor, you will mentor peers and contribute technical direction across cross-functional teams.

 

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of engineering experience with a significant focus on equipment or tool development or modification

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software, including AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • Solid understanding of engineering calculations encompassing stress analysis, thermal analysis, material compatibility, and load analysis
  • Experience designing or building ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition), PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition), or similar semiconductor and thin-film deposition equipment
  • Hands-on knowledge of vacuum systems, thermal systems, and precision mechanical design
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Proven track record of managing and presenting designs, project timelines, and cost estimates while resolving technical risks

 

US Pay Range for this position: $132,400-$198,600

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

 

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

 

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job Requisition ID:  299988
Location:  San Jose
Career Level:  D - Professional (4-9 years)
Working time model:  Full-time

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Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto

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