Roles and responsibilities
Mechanical & Mechatronics Design: Design high-rigidity, low-vibration robotic arms, SCARA/articulated configurations, and end-effectors using SolidWorks and NX.
Cleanroom & Vacuum Optimization: Engineer systems for ultra-clean, high-vacuum, or inert gas environments, selecting low-particle-generation materials and magnetic/direct-drive actuators.
System Integration: Integrate robot hardware with PLCSs, vision systems, optical sensors, and fab automation software.
System testing: Proficiency in DOE and its execution. Unit testing, partition testing and overall system-level testing.
Data-driven decision making: Collect and document data during test
Troubleshooting & Reliability Engineering: Diagnose tool errors, optimize Mean Time Between Failures, and design maintenance programs to reduce cost of ownership
Motion Control & Precision Alignment: Program micron level positioning repeatability, trajectory planning and vibration suppression algorithms using closed-loop control systems.
Working with robotics suppliers and integrators and checking the quality of their work
Documentation: Release drawings, part numbers, PLM, design reviews
Qualifications
Education: BS or MS in robotics, mechatronics, mechanical engineering or related
5+ years working preferably in semiconductor equipment manufacturing and wafer transfer robotics
Proficiency in SolidWorks, NX or similar.
Experience with precision transmission components, brushless motors, encoders, and vacuum seals.
Programming and control fluency in C++, Python, ROS2, or PLC/embedded motion controllers.
Computer vision and PyTorch experience is a plus
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
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