Mechanical Engineer IV, Robotics
$147,000 - $202,500 USD yearly
Originally posted 21 August 2026 by the employer. Relisted by the employer on 12 November 2026.
About the role
As a Mechanical Engineer IV, Robotics, you will design and develop mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, specifications, and custom mechanical tooling to resolve mechanical problems and enable component handling across the product lifecycle. You will perform systems engineering analyses and manage automation systems engineering projects involving electrical, mechanical, and software design for semiconductor equipment.
What you'll do
- Support automation systems engineering projects combining electrical, mechanical, and software design across semiconductor equipment product development.
- Manage project scope to ensure OEM robot vendors satisfy technical, schedule, and cost requirements.
- Perform software and mechanical testing and qualification of OEM-supplied robots, including designing physical test stands and developing testing software.
- Evaluate mechanical, software, and electrical designs within material handling robots and related mechanisms against operational and technical requirements.
- Support system integration and troubleshooting of automation modules during manufacturing and cleanroom application lab operations.
- Drive closure of quality and reliability problems across the product lifecycle using structured methodologies.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree.
- 7-10 years of experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in robotics and/or automation systems engineering and integration.
- Practical experience with hardware testing, software testing, complex troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
- Experience designing, developing, and modifying mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, and specifications.
Nice to have
- Master's degree.
- 10 years of experience.
- Experience with semiconductor wafer handling.
- Background in systems engineering, project management, and supplier management.
Skills: mechanical engineering layouts, robotics, automation systems, wafer handling, mechanical tooling
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