Senior Mechanical Engineer (Semiconductor)

Location: Milpitas, California, United States; onsite full-time.

Base pay: $117,800–$172,800 annually.

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end mechanical design and development of precision mechanical and opto-mechanical inspection systems, from requirements definition through manufacturing release.
• Translate ambiguous requirements into actionable engineering specifications and perform feasibility studies and concept development.
• Perform and guide structural, modal and vibration, thermal, and fluid-flow analyses.
• Design and optimize systems for vibration isolation and damping performance while balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Own subsystem or product-level deliverables, including technical quality, schedule adherence, design reviews, validation, and system integration.
• Lead manufacturing handoff through documentation, vendor engagement, build support, and issue resolution, collaborating with systems, manufacturing, suppliers, and service teams.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 4+ years, or a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years.
• Strong technical expertise in at least two of structural/FEA analysis, modal and vibration analysis, thermal engineering, and fluid flow/CFD.
• Experience designing mechanical systems.
• Extensive experience with CAD assemblies and detailed drawings.
• Experience creating procedures for manufacturing, field installation, and service.
• Proven ownership of sophisticated engineering problems and delivery of solutions, with strong decision-making, accountability, and follow-through.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or similar high-complexity hardware systems.
• Familiarity with vibration damping and isolation, GD&T, tolerance stack-up, precision engineering, and manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, and welding.
• Experience leading projects from concept through manufacturing release.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment with cross-functional collaboration.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching, employee stock purchase program, student debt assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Development and career growth programs, financial planning, wellness benefits, paid time off, paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
• Responsible use of AI is encouraged, but AI and recording tools are not permitted during interviews unless approved as an accommodation or invited by the interviewer.