Senior Mechanical Engineer
2 months ago
Mount Prospect
Job DescriptionJob Description The role of Mechanical Engineer involves a combination of working independently and contributing as a key design team member toward successful development of machine tools and automated wafer processing equipment. This role requires either a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience in mechanical design for semiconductor process equipment. The preferred candidate should be detail oriented, have excellent problem-solving skills, and be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Some international and domestic travel will likely be required. Essential Responsibilities • Work with internal & external customers to create both component level and system level designs that achieve required targets for functionality, manufacturability, cost, and reliability., • Use established methods to produce or modifiy layout and detail drawings for a variety of machines, components, and process tooling. Design or modify drawings and assembly diagrams for machines and tooling., • Complete relevant calculations and modeling, such as finite element analysis, to support engineering decisions during the design process., • Ensure all drawings and diagrams are updated to reflect the latest design changes. Create and maintain bills of materials and master part number assignments in accordance with established departmental policies., • Write and update assembly procedures and operations/maintenance manuals as part of final deliverables for each project., • Provide regular updates to project timelines for large projects showing major milestones and progress vs. plan. Communicate status and priority of each major project to company management team, both orally and in writing as appropriate., • Identify, evaluate, and help prioritize ideas for improving design of machines, components, and process tooling., • Use safe work practices at all times. Identify potential safety hazards and take prompt action to address them., • Coordinates cross-functionally to ensure projects meet business objectives and compliance standards., • Assists with equipment installation, startup, and resolution of customer issues when needed, either at the customer site or via virtual means, • Other duties as may be reasonably assignedQualifications and Required Skills, • Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (or BSME with 5+ years of relevant experience), • Familiarity with modern standards for automated semiconductor process equipment, such as Semi S2/S8 and CE certification requirements, • Previous experience with wafer handling and automation is preferred but not required, • Strong communication skills are a must, • Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work, • Fluent in English (both verbal and written), • Computer literate and proficient in use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), • US citizenship or permanent resident status is strongly preferredOther, • Full-time Position, • Pay Category: Exempt (salaried), • Work Location: Primarily in Mount Prospect, IL, • Travel: Occasional domestic travel is likely and possibly some international travel as well, • Reports to: EVP of Technology, • Direct reports: None anticipated, but may be called upon to oversee less experienced engineers or technicians for the duration of some projects when appropriate Company Description: Lapmaster International, LLC is a leading international precision machine tool builder headquartered in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs near O’Hare Airport. Our diverse team works with a broad variety of industries and technologies. Our technical expertise includes Motion Control, Robotics, Automation, Machine Design, and Application Engineering. Our customers include small, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Electronics, Bearings, Optics/Electro-optics, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and Medical Devices. Our business model is to utilize leading technologies and exceptional engineering talent coupled with outstanding customer service to solve manufacturing and precision machining problems. Since 1948, industry has relied on Lapmaster to solve the most challenging precision surfacing problems. With over 60 years of experience, Lapmaster has a proven history of successfully developing cost effective processing solutions for virtually any application requiring precision sizing, flatness, parallelism, roundness, straightness, or surface finish. Lapmaster serves the Fine Grinding, Advanced Materials, Precision Optics, Bore Honing and Finishing, Lapping/Polishing and Metallographic markets through an expanding network of sales and services offices located throughout the world. Sales and technical service is available either through local Lapmaster Sales Representative or through our main Sales and Technical Services Centers located in Mount Prospect, IL, Plymouth, UK, Chennai, India, Tokyo, Japan and Shenyang, China. Competitive Benefits Package for Full Time employees: • 401(k) with Matching, • Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents), • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, • Company Paid Life & AD&D, • Vacation, Sick, Holidays Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination EEO is the Law (English) Recruiter Policy: Lapmaster International, LLC (aka Precision Surfacing Solutions) “the Company” has an internal recruiting function. The Company may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters (Agency). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact employees of the Company directly in an attempt to present candidates. 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