Senior Staff Engineer, Product Design

As the Senior Staff Engineer, Product Design, you will be responsible for the design, development, documentation and testing of mechanical subsystems that is part of a high-performance semiconductor assembly machine under development.  You will take a leading role in communicating with our development partner and coordinating the joint development activities in the mechanical and mechatronic area.
 

• Manage root cause analysis on escalation related to process/machine problem affecting application by providing and recommending solutions
• Serves as technical expert in multiple subsystem or aspect of machine performance.
• Coordinate the completion of designs and documentation from concept to production stage
• May plan budgets in relation to projects
• Analyzes, designs, and tests electro-mechanical systems for high-performance multi-axis robotic semiconductor manufacturing equipment and process equipment.
• Performs analysis and calculations necessary to ensure designs meet requirements including performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets. 
• Create product validation and evaluates prototype designs against requirements, performs testing, documents and analyses data and write reports.
• Lead fabrication/build of prototype and production systems
• Work closely with variety of cross functional business groups to achieve module performance 
• Manage overall Bill of Materials for the machine, as well as related accessories and kits.
• Manage and coordinate integration of multiple subsystems and modules into the overall CAD model of a large machine with >2,000 unique components
• Leverage various software tools and lab equipment to collect data 
• Provides customer facing troubleshooting and support
• Performs risk assessments and analysis 
• Other duties as assigned
   

Knowledge & Experience requirements

• Minimum 8 years of precision mechanical engineering design or related experience
• Capable of using 3D CAD solid modeling tools (such as NX or ProEngineer), Finite Element Modeling (Nastran or equivalent), and MS Office tool4
• Ability to perform analysis related to thermal, fluid, motion, vibration, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to perform testing, write reports, and evaluate prototype designs against product requirements.  
• Knowledge and application of system design involving multiple axes, servo, pneumatic actuators, stepper and other drive/sensing methods.
• Ability to interpret requirements and Design tooling according to customer’s specifications and requirements
• Full design cycle experience, from proof of concept through prototyping, development, and commercial realization.
• Strong ability to perform machine trouble shooting and testing
• Knowledge of materials and production methods.
• Knowledge of low volume manufacturing methods and mechanical engineering standards including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance).
• Ability to perform detailed analysis related to motion systems and mechanism designs.
• Ability to supervise and lead teams
• Ability to travel upon request

Education Requirements

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or robotics engineering, MS preferred

Other requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think outside the box
• Innovative thinking
• Positive Attitude
• Strong project and people leadership skills
• Strong presentation skills to senior leadership
• Team player with a cross functional mindset
• Result-driven and can-do mentality
• Ability to travel (up to 20%) and hold off-hours calls

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets. 

Please refer to the website for more details: www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.