Senior Engineer I, Mechanical Engineering - Early Career (Fall 2026)
Originally posted 25 March 2026 by the employer.
About the role
As a Mechanical Engineer on the Epitaxy (EPI) team, you will contribute to new product development as well as sustainment and engineering design projects. The position focuses on mechanical systems for semiconductor equipment, including reactors, vacuum chambers, and gas delivery systems.
What you'll do
- Apply solid engineering principles, product specifications, and research data to design systems and products for the semiconductor industry. - Perform engineering calculations, including structural, thermal, and fluid-dynamics analyses. - Create and update CAD models and detailed drawings in Creo Parametric, from simple parts to large assemblies. - Determine design feasibility, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop solutions using statistical methods to meet safety and first-time-right requirements. - Prepare engineering documentation to support prototype builds, manufacturing, and testing, and execute failure analysis (FA) through timely corrective-action closure. - Coordinate project management tasks including schedule creation, design reviews, cross-functional coordination, and travel to customer or supplier sites for technical discussions.
What you'll need
- Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related degree (or expected graduation in Spring or Fall 2026 / graduated within the past 2 years with 0–2 years of professional work experience). - Experience in coursework and projects related to design and development of complex mechanical systems, including reactors, vacuum chambers, gas delivery systems, pneumatics, water cooling circuits, and vacuum systems. - Proficiency in Creo Parametric, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office. - Strong understanding of ANSI Y14.5 GD&T standards and materials (metals, plastics, surface coatings, and surface finishes). - Familiarity with fabrication methods including CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, and coatings.
Nice to have
- PhD in mechanical engineering or related degree. - Cleanroom experience with deposition technologies (CVD, ALD, EPI, PVD). - Hands-on assembly and testing experience.
Skills: mechanical engineering, EPI teams, new product development, CAD models, vacuum systems
This role has been open 211 days — well above the 56-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3866
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Median days open
56 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | ASM International | All employers we track in this specialty (3866 roles · 84 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 156 | 3866 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 259 | 10037 · 107 employers |
| Median days open | 83 d | 56 d (+27 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Skills observed across this category: mechanical engineering, EPI teams, new product development, CAD models, vacuum systems
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 621 open roles · median 58 d
- Lam Research · 572 open roles · median 39 d
- KLA Corporation · 287 open roles · median 68 d
- Micron Technology · 278 open roles · median 49 d
- ASML · 184 open roles · median 78 d
- ASM International (this employer) · 156 open roles · median 84 d
How we counted: 3866 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 84 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 26 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.