Mechanical Assembly Production Engineer

Mechanical Assembly Production Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Assembly Production Engineer to support precision mechanical builds within a semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining assembly processes to ensure high-quality, repeatable production of semiconductor equipment and subassemblies.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with hands-on manufacturing experience and a solid understanding of cleanroom operations, contamination control, and process discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development & Optimization:

• Develop, document, and maintain mechanical assembly processes for semiconductor equipment and precision subassemblies
• Create and update work instructions, process flows, torque specifications, and assembly standards
• Implement Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within cleanroom operations

Production Support:

• Provide hands-on engineering support to cleanroom assembly teams
• Troubleshoot assembly issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by transitioning designs into stable production processes
• Evaluate tooling, fixtures, and equipment to improve ergonomics, repeatability, and throughput

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure assembly processes meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and cleanliness requirements
• Partner with Quality Engineering to support inspections, nonconformance investigations, and CAPA activities
• Establish and monitor critical process parameters (CPPs) and quality metrics
• Maintain compliance with ISO standards, ESD controls, and contamination-control protocols

Documentation & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Design Engineering to review drawings for manufacturability (DFM)
• Interpret and validate mechanical drawings, GD&T, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Process Change Requests (PCRs), and revision control processes
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production teams to ensure alignment and on-time delivery

Cleanroom & Safety Compliance:

• Adhere to semiconductor cleanroom standards, gowning procedures, and ESD controls
• Ensure tools, fixtures, and processes meet contamination control requirements
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing engineering, or semiconductor equipment production
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, precision assembly, and torque-controlled fastening
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, and technical documentation
• Experience developing work instructions and manufacturing process documentation
• Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments and ESD best practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with process validation, FMEA, PFMEA, and control plans
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Experience designing or implementing custom assembly fixtures and tooling
• Prior chemical or chemistry-related experience in semiconductor or contamination-controlled environments

Work Environment

• Semiconductor cleanroom manufacturing environment
• Requires wearing cleanroom gowning and PPE for extended periods
• Hands-on support on the production floor

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Continually required to use hands and fingers
• Frequently required to wear PPE including:
• Safety goggles/glasses
• Hearing protection
• Safety footwear
• Nitrile gloves
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• May push/pull carts with parts for extended periods
• Requires close vision and depth perception

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development Opportunities