Lead Engineer - Mechanical

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Mechanical to lead mechanical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement to fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the mechanical design and development of semiconductor automation equipment and precision machinery.

· Develop machine concepts, mechanisms, modules, tooling, fixtures, and equipment layouts.

· Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, material selection, and design verification.

· Prepare and review 3D models, detailed drawings, bills of materials, and technical documentation.

· Design and integrate mechanical systems involving precision motion, robotics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, sensors, actuators, and material-handling mechanisms.

· Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, root-cause analyses, and machine performance evaluations.

· Collaborate with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and process engineering teams.

· Support equipment assembly, troubleshooting, testing, installation, qualification, and commissioning.

· Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and fabrication partners on technical requirements and design improvements.

· Ensure projects meet performance, quality, cost, safety, and delivery requirements.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including experience in a senior or lead role.
• Strong experience in designing semiconductor manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, or automation equipment.

· Experience with precision machinery, automated material handling, wafer or substrate handling, pick-and-place systems, indexing mechanisms, or robotic systems.

· Good knowledge of precision motion systems, bearings, ball screws, actuators, pneumatics, and vacuum components.

· Strong understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance stack-up, machine accuracy, repeatability, vibration, and thermal considerations.

· Proficient in AutoCAD, AFT design software or equivalent mechanical design software.

· Experience preparing manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, design specifications, and engineering change documentation.

· Familiar with design for manufacturing, design for assembly, failure analysis, and machine safety requirements.

· Experience with cleanroom equipment and contamination-control requirements is preferred.

· Strong troubleshooting, leadership, project coordination, and communication skills.

· Willing and able to travel overseas for project assignments when required.