Mechanical Engineer II

Job Title & Location Mechanical Engineer II – Fremont, CA Employment Type: Contract Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $55.93 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8a.m.–5p.m. About the Opportunity We're seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to support the development of next-generation semiconductor equipment in a highly collaborative engineering environment. In this role, you'll contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and validation of mechanical hardware while partnering with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions. Why You'll Love Working Here Opportunity to work on advanced semiconductor technologies and innovative engineering projects Collaborative environment with exposure to thermal analysis, materials engineering, and product development Hands‑on involvement throughout the full design and validation lifecycle Why This Opportunity is Exciting This role offers the chance to solve complex engineering challenges while working with advanced materials, thermal systems, and cutting‑edge semiconductor equipment. It's an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy balancing analytical problem‑solving with hands‑on design and testing work. What You'll Do Design and develop mechanical components and hardware for semiconductor equipment applications Perform engineering analysis related to heat transfer, stress, vibration, fluid/gas dynamics, and manufacturability Create and execute validation and characterization test plans for new and existing designs Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams to ensure manufacturable, cost‑effective solutions Prepare technical documentation including FMEA, specifications, risk analyses, and design review presentations Ensure engineering documentation complies with SEMI, ANSI, DIN, and GD&T standards What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience OR Master's degree with 0–1 years of relevant engineering experience 2+ years of experience in thermal analysis and heat transfer applications 2+ years of CAD design experience, preferably using NX 2+ years of experience interpreting and applying GD&T standards 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office in a technical or engineering environment What Sets You Apart Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) Skills in MATLAB and Simulink Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience including structural or CFD analysis Broad knowledge of materials including metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and coatings Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate and compare competing design concepts effectively Additional Information Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check This position may require overtime based on business needs Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F‑1 OPT STEM work authorization status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Acara Solutions