R&D Mechanical Engineer I

At EUV Tech, we enable the frontiers of semiconductor manufacturing and material science through the development of world-leading extreme ultraviolet and soft x-ray instrumentation and techniques.

If you are looking to push the limits of cutting-edge technology in an impactful role with a talented team, mailto:careers@euvtech.com we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with highly technical peers, and the capability to manage workload among changing priorities. They will also assist in the design, assembly, and commissioning of such equipment, and may travel to customer locations for installation or servicing. Applicants should thrive in a dynamic startup environment and have a troubleshooting mindset.

Your Role

• Ability to work from concepts and sketches provided by Senior Engineers and use Solidworks to produce models, detailed parts, and drawings of parts for fabrication

• Ability to take a project from sketch to complete installation.

• Plan for overall project and component design timing

• Create bills of materials (BOMs) as needed to fully document parts and assemblies for manufacturing

• Coordinate procurement of parts, specify materials, tolerances, and machining methods with outside vendors

• Maintain the parts and drawing catalog for each instrument, updating it as new parts are fabricated or procured

• Assist in the development and evaluation of prototypes of new instrumentation

• Play a major role in the assembly and commissioning of each new instrument

• Confirm system and product quality and capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods, testing finished-product and system capabilities; and confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes

• Interface with other departments for design ideas and requirements, cross team functionality.

• Write reports documenting test results and design choice

• Propose design changes for mitigating failure modes observed during CAE or testing

• Travel to customer facilities, possibly in foreign countries, to assist in the installation and service of machines

Qualifications (Required)

• 1-2 years of Mechanical engineering experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

• Experience with mechanical design software, including extensive experience with complex parts and large assemblies

• Experience with revision control software (e.g., Enterprise PDM)

• Must be able to interact effectively with customers

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent technical, conceptual, problem solving, and analytical skills

• Applicants should thrive in a dynamic start-up environment

• Authorization to work in the United States (we are unable to provide visa sponsorship)

Qualifications (Bonus to Have)

• Master's Degree

• Semiconductor manufacturing industry experience

• Experience designing parts and assemblies for use in ultra-high vacuum environment

• Opto-mechanical design

• Experience with SolidWorks

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit, bend, and reach with hands and arms

• Lift approximately 20-25 lbs. on occasion

• Auditory and visual skills

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Details

The base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000 - $95,000 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and EUV Tech's location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the respective role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors: job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training.

The Perks

• Amazing start-up atmosphere located in Martinez, CA

• Our location is a reverse commute from the Bay, Martinez has great people, shops and sights

• Fully covered healthcare for employees and family

• Generous time-off

• We work hard, but value rest and rejuvenation as well

• Celebrate the wins - large and small

• Team members are valued for their talents, contributions and uniqueness

• Professional development opportunities

• Free on-site lunch, coffee, drinks and snacks

Diverse candidates often screen themselves out of job applications if they don't have all the qualifications. Please apply if you are excited about the role - we would love to see your application!