Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Production Engineer
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Department: Manufacturing Engineering
Reports To: Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Assembly Production Engineer to support precision mechanical builds within a semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining assembly processes to ensure high-quality, repeatable production of semiconductor equipment and subassemblies.
The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with hands-on manufacturing experience and a solid understanding of cleanroom operations, contamination control, and process discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Process Development & Optimization
- Develop, document, and maintain mechanical assembly processes for semiconductor equipment and precision subassemblies
- Create and update work instructions, process flows, torque specifications, and assembly standards
- Implement Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within cleanroom operations
Production Support
- Provide hands-on engineering support to cleanroom assembly teams
- Troubleshoot assembly issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Support new product introductions (NPI) by transitioning designs into stable production processes
- Evaluate tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve ergonomics, repeatability, and throughput
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure assembly processes meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and cleanliness requirements
- Partner with Quality Engineering to support inspections, nonconformance investigations, and CAPA activities
- Establish and monitor critical process parameters (CPPs) and quality metrics
- Maintain compliance with ISO standards, ESD controls, and contamination-control protocols
Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with Design Engineering to review drawings for manufacturability (DFM)
- Interpret and validate mechanical drawings, GD&T, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Process Change Requests (PCRs), and revision control processes
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery
Cleanroom & Safety Compliance
- Adhere to semiconductor cleanroom standards, gowning procedures, and ESD controls
- Ensure tools, fixtures, and processes meet contamination control requirements
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing engineering, or semiconductor equipment production
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, precision assembly, and torque-controlled fastening
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation
- Experience developing work instructions and manufacturing process documentation
- Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
- Familiarity with cleanroom environments and ESD best practices
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with process validation, FMEA, PFMEA, and control plans
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Experience designing or implementing custom assembly fixtures and tooling
- Prior chemical or chemistry-related experience in semiconductor or contamination-controlled environments
Work Environment
- Semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment
- Requires wearing cleanroom gowning and PPE for extended periods
- Hands-on support on the production floor
Physical Demands
- Frequently required to stand and walk
- Continually required to use hands and fingers
- Frequently required to wear PPE including:
- Safety goggles/glasses
- Hearing protection
- Safety footwear
- Nitrile gloves
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
- May push/pull carts with parts for extended periods
- Requires close vision and depth perception
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development Opportunities
