Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Leoforce•3.0 Santa Clara, CA Job Details $120,000•$155,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering CAD software Industrial automation Bachelor of Science Engineering Mechanical Engineering Tooling design Mid-level Continuous improvement Master's degree in mechanical engineering Master of Science Prototype creation Industrial equipment Equipment testing Root cause analysis Cross-functional collaboration Prototypes Debugging Cross-functional communication Mechanical product development projects

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$120,000•$155,000 per year Job Details•We are seeking an Automation Mechanical Engineer to help design and develop advanced manufacturing equipment used in precision laser-based materials processing. This role will focus on the mechanical design and integration of automated systems, motion platforms, and tooling used in high-precision semiconductor manufacturing environments. You will work cross-functionally with optical, process, electrical, and controls engineers to bring complex automation systems from concept through production deployment. Key Responsibilities Design and develop precision mechanical systems and automation platforms for advanced manufacturing equipment Integrate robotics, motion control systems, stages, and automation tooling into production equipment Support the design, build, and testing of prototype and production machines Collaborate with cross-functional teams including optics, controls, and process engineering Optimize system performance, reliability, and manufacturability Participate in system debugging, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts Ideal Background BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline Experience designing automation equipment, precision machinery, or semiconductor tools Strong background in mechanical design, motion systems, and manufacturing equipment development Experience with CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and tolerance analysis Familiarity with robotics, motion control, or automated production systems is highly desirable A bit about us:•We are an advanced manufacturing technology company developing next-generation equipment used to produce critical materials for the semiconductor and power electronics industries. Our proprietary systems use precision laser-based processes to replace traditional mechanical manufacturing methods, enabling higher material yield, improved quality, and significantly reduced waste. Our technology is used to process advanced materials such as silicon carbide and other semiconductor substrates that are essential for high-performance electronics used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, telecommunications, and next-generation power infrastructure. Founded by engineers and scientists focused on pushing the boundaries of advanced manufacturing, our team is building highly specialized equipment that combines optics, laser systems, precision mechanics, and automation to solve some of the most complex challenges in materials processing. Why join us?•Work on breakthrough manufacturing technology that directly impacts emerging industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced power electronics. Build complex, multidisciplinary systems at the intersection of lasers, precision mechanics, optics, and automation. Join a high-growth engineering team scaling from R D to production as new manufacturing platforms are deployed commercially. Have real ownership of system design and influence the architecture of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Collaborate with world-class engineers and scientists solving difficult materials processing challenges. #engineering #solidworks #automation #robotics #tier6