Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing ( www.brooks.com ).
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Design
Lead the mechanical design and development of vacuum robots.
Design precision electromechanical systems, motion platforms, end effectors, and material handling mechanisms.
Develop innovative solutions that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost objectives.
Generate engineering specifications, verification plans, risk assessments, and design documentation.
Drive product development through Brooks' stage-gate product development process.
Technical Leadership
Serve as a technical lead for significant development projects.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across project teams.
Lead design reviews and engineering tradeoff analyses.
Collaborate with software, controls, electrical, and systems engineering teams to optimize system performance.
Support strategic technology roadmaps and platform development initiatives.
Engineering Analysis
Perform and review: FEA with Ansys: Structural, modal, Thermal and CFD
Tolerance stack-up analysis
Develop analytical models and test methods to validate design performance.
New Product Introduction
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure successful product transfer into production.
Support prototype builds, qualification testing, and production ramp activities.
Drive Design for Excellence (DFX) initiatives including: Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Design for Assembly (DFA)
Design for Reliability (DFR)
Design for Cost (DFC)
Customer & Applications Support
Interface directly with customers to understand application requirements and resolve complex technical issues.
Support evaluation of new customer opportunities and custom applications.
Participate in customer reviews and field investigations as required.
Sustaining Engineering & Continuous Improvement
Lead resolution of field issues and root cause investigations.
Drive reliability, quality, and cost reduction projects.
Manage component obsolescence and supplier change activities.
Evaluate and implement product enhancements based on customer feedback and operational data.
Supplier & Partner Collaboration
Work closely with key suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Evaluate component technologies and emerging robotics solutions.
Support supplier qualification and design reviews.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline preferred.
Experience
8+ years of experience designing robotics, automation equipment, or precision electromechanical systems.
Experience developing products from concept through production release.
Experience integrating mechanical systems with controls, sensors, actuators, and embedded software.
Experience leading technical projects or acting as a subsystem owner.
Semiconductor capital equipment experience strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
Expert knowledge of: Precision mechanical design
Motion control systems
Robotics and automation equipment
Bearings, motors, actuators, and drive systems
Material handling systems
Mechanisms and kinematics
Proficiency with: 3D CAD tools (Creo preferred)
GD&T
FEA and simulation tools
Engineering change management systems
Product lifecycle management tools
Leadership Competencies
Strong technical problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated…