Principal Mechanical Engineer

Company: Onto Innovation
Location: Plymouth
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspectionof wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics;and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers' critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.Job Summary & ResponsibilitiesThe engineer will be responsible for developing hardware and tooling concepts, performing detailed design calculations and analyses, performing detailed design of optical mounts, sub-micron precision adjustment, and positioning mechanisms, assembly, and test of prototype systems, and finalizing the design through product release for current and future inspection and metrology instruments. Demonstrated capability with manual machining and fabrication equipment, mill, lathe, welding Proficiency with hand measurement tools Demonstrated capability with stress, deflection and modal analysis using FEA programs Demonstrated capability with the flow and thermal analysis using CFD/FEA programs Ability to architect basic mechatronic systems, select motors, sensors, drive components, etc. based on satisfying system requirements Experience implementing motion control systems Experience with microcontrollers, Arduino, Pi Proficient with accelerometers and spectrum analyzer to quantify and diagnose a vibrationQualificationsSkilled with contact and non-contact measurement types, indicators, cap gages, interferometer, to measure mechanical errors and drifts. Experience delivering high purity gases Basic LabView experience Experience with photo contamination, methods of prevention, and DUV systems Experience designing mechanical systems for very clean environments, semiconductor, biotech, food systems are all applicable. Skill using mathematical modeling software Demonstrated technical depth in concept design of complex mechanical systems Ability to recognize and design simple and elegant structures Ability to justify and quantify performance-based metrics that led to their design decisions Demonstrated ability to create clear reports and documentation Highly collaborative and team-oriented personality with a strong desire to succeed Experience with 3D CAD design and finite element analysis (SolidWorks preferred) Ability to lead small teams of engineers 8+ years' experience working as a mechanical design engineer Bachelor's degree or higher in science or engineering (strong preference for mechanical engineering)Onto Innovation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) along with health & wellness initiatives.We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

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