Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling Design Focus)
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
$100,000 - $175,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-07-29
Responsibilities
- Engineer, design, and validate custom tooling, test fixtures, and jigs for high-volume production.
- Translate mechanical and process requirements into CAD models, engineering drawings, and documentation.
- Participate in design reviews and optimize DFM/DFT aspects of new products.
- Partner with Hardware Engineering, Platform Design, and Reliability Engineering teams.
- Select and specify manufacturing processes applicable to designed tools.
- Drive tolerance stack-up analysis for complex mechanical assemblies.
- Interface with overseas CMs and vendors for tool release and prototype builds.
Job Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
- 5–7+ years of experience in mechanical design of tooling and fixtures.
- Proficient in 3D CAD (Creo/ProEngineer preferred); GD&T and tolerance analysis required.
- Familiarity with DFM/DFA best practices.
- Experience working cross-functionally with design, test, and manufacturing teams.
- Understanding of common fabrication methods with a focus on design and specification.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and highly self-motivated.
