Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - Wafer Chucks & Wafer Positioning Stages

Location: Milpitas, California, USA

Base pay: $117,800–$172,800 annually

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics for chip, wafer, reticle, packaging, and electronics manufacturing.

What you will do

• Develop concepts and detailed designs for multi-axis motion systems used in high-precision wafer scanning.
• Design parts, assemblies, wafer positioning stages, wafer chucks, and related tooling using Creo, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
• Generate engineering drawings with GD&T and optimize designs for performance, precision, and manufacturability.
• Perform structural, thermal, vibration, and modal finite element analyses to improve stiffness, damping, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with controls, systems, and manufacturing engineers to iterate designs and optimize electro-mechanical system performance.
• Lead design reviews, procure prototypes, and coordinate with vendors for parts, assemblies, motors, bearings, and related components.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• PhD with 0 years of related experience, Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• Several years of experience with Creo, SolidWorks, or similar 3D CAD modeling tools.
• Experience with structural, thermal, and vibration/modal FEA, plus motion systems, precision mechanics, or mechatronics.
• Design-for-manufacturing experience with machining, sheet metal, and castings.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB.

Nice to have

• Experience with optical encoders, laser interferometers, linear motors, linear guides, or air bearings.
• Experience designing dynamic X/Y sub-micron positioning stages and conducting vibration or modal testing.
• Semiconductor capital equipment design experience.
• Experience with vibration isolation, motion control, Simulink, or PID servo tuning.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional work with controls, systems, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching and an employee stock purchase program.
• Tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance, professional development, and career growth programs.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.