The candidate will be a member of a multi-site K&S team that develops and sustains semiconductor assembly equipment. 
The successful incumbent will be responsible for the design, development, documentation and testing of mechanical subsystems that is part of a high-performance semiconductor assembly machine under development.  He / She will take a leading role in communicating with our development partner and coordinating the joint development activities in the mechanical and mechatronic area.
 

•    Lead root cause analysis team on escalation related to process/machine problem affecting application by providing and recommending solutions
•    Serves as project lead or technical expert in multiple subsystem or aspect of machine performance.
•    May oversee a small module design team and coordinate the completion of designs and documentation from concept to production stage
•    Analyzes, designs, and tests electro-mechanical systems for high-performance multi-axis robotic semiconductor manufacturing equipment and process equipment.
•    Performs analysis and calculations necessary to ensure designs meet requirements including performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets. 
•    Create product validation and evaluates prototype designs against requirements, performs testing, documents and analyses data and write reports.
•    Lead fabrication/build of prototype and production systems
•    Work closely with Electrical Engineering and Software teams to achieve module performance 
•    Manage overall Bill of Materials for the machine, as well as related accessories and kits.
•    Manage and coordinate integration of multiple subsystems and modules into the overall CAD model of a large machine with >2,000 unique components
•    Leverage various software tools and lab equipment to collect data 
•    Provides customer facing troubleshooting and support
•    Performs risk assessments and analysis 
•    Other duties as assigned
 

Knowledge & Experience requirements
•    Minimum 8 years of precision mechanical engineering design or related experience
•    Capable of using 3D CAD solid modeling tools (such as NX or ProEngineer), Finite Element Modeling (Nastran or equivalent), and MS Office tool4
•    Ability to perform analysis related to thermal, fluid, motion, vibration, and pneumatic systems.
•    Ability to perform testing, write reports, and evaluate prototype designs against product requirements.  
•    Knowledge and application of system design involving multiple axes, servo, pneumatic actuators, stepper and other drive/sensing methods.
•    Ability to interpret requirements and Design tooling according to customer’s specifications and requirements
•    Full design cycle experience, from proof of concept through prototyping, development, and commercial realization.
•    Strong ability to perform machine trouble shooting and testing
•    Knowledge of materials and production methods.
•    Knowledge of low volume manufacturing methods and mechanical engineering standards including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance).
•    Ability to perform detailed analysis related to motion systems and mechanism designs.
•    Ability to supervise and lead small teams
•    Ability to travel upon request

Education Requirements
•    Minimum a bachelor’s degree in mechanical or robotics engineering, MS preferred

Other requirements
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to think outside the box
•    Innovative thinking
•    Positive Attitude
•    Strong project and people leadership skills
•    Team player with a cross functional mindset
•    Result-driven and can-do mentality
•    Ability to travel (up to 20%) and hold off-hours calls

Kulicke & Soffa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender expression,  national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.