Mechatronics Engineer 3 Jobs

Mechanical engineering position within Mechatronics Engineering, part of the centralized Global Product Engineering Group. Lam Mechatronics Engineering has a proven track record of rapid innovation in semiconductor equipment automation including VORTEX™ wafer handling robots, process chamber mechanisms, and Lam Equipment Intelligence smart devices. As a Mechanical Engineer within Mechatronics, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact across multiple Lam product groups.

• Follow 8D methodology for repeat and/or complex problems.
• Create and present technical presentations for technical teams, management and customers.
• Manage multiple priorities/projects simultaneously to ensure commitments are met.
• Work with suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured to performance and cost objectives.
• Contribute to Mechatronics Engineering’s best-known methods database.
• Lead or work within cross functional, multidiscipline technical teams to develop comprehensive product specifications, evaluate performance, and ultimately deliver timely solutions.
• Develop test criteria and equipment for automated test of products and provide necessary engineering support to ensure successful transition to high volume manufacturing.
• Develop material (presentation and supporting data) to lead design reviews following Lam processes.
• Utilize Mechatronics’ internal rapid prototyping to demonstrate and/or learn from quick design iteration.
• Address safety issues quickly and escalate to management as needed.
• Help drive technical innovation. File invention disclosures for evaluation of novel ideas.
• Respond quickly to customer requests and escalations. Anticipate customer needs for solutions and information.
• Spend a substantial portion of your time hands-on in the Mechatronics lab, working with products.
• Responsible for all aspects of mechanical design, analysis, evaluation, and ongoing performance of one or more Mechatronics products - working closely with a firmware/controls resource throughout.
• Conduct failure analysis and drive continual improvement throughout life of product.

• Strong skills and experiences in problem solving, time and priority management, communication, and project management
• Ability to learn new skills quickly with minimal guidance
• Capable of designing test stands, instrumenting, data acquisition and a desire for hands-on testing, daily.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing (3D printing) and other rapid prototyping methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or a Master’s degree with 3 years’ experience; or a PhD with 3 without experience; or equivalent experience
• Extremely knowledgeable using 3D CAD tools such as CREO, NX, etc.
• Strong familiarity with machining practices and sheetmetal fabrication and other manufacturing methods
• Proven analytical skills including modeling analyses (simulations) using FEA applications such as Creo Simulation, COMSOL, etc.
• Ability to work in a team environment with aggressive deadlines and multiple priorities
• Strong design background coupled with solid engineering skills

• Relevant work experience in semiconductor capital equipment or a similar industry
• A demonstrated passion for Mechatronics in the form of robotics, industrial automation, and/or sensing/computer vision.

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