Lead Mechanical Engineer

Exentec Abatement develops advanced environmental technologies that help semiconductor manufacturers reduce emissions, improve safety, and achieve sustainability goals. Join a growing team shaping the future of semiconductor gas abatement through engineering innovation and execution. OPEN TO RELOCATION for those outside of the Napa/Boise, ID area. Position Summary The Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager provides technical and project leadership for the development and delivery of advanced semiconductor gas abatement systems. Lead complex engineering projects from concept through commercialization, meeting scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety goals. Guide the design, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of wet scrubbing, thermal destruction, and related process technologies. Lead cross-functional teams and align solutions with customer requirements and business objectives. Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and technicians. Advance the product roadmap through collaboration with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and service teams. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence Lead the design, development, validation, and deployment of advanced semiconductor gas abatement systems and associated technologies. Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical and process system design, providing technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle. Perform engineering analysis, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, structural assessments, and system performance evaluations. Research, evaluate, and specify materials, components, and technologies to optimize product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost. Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for complex technical issues affecting product performance, quality, or customer satisfaction. Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Serviceability (DFS), and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications. Project Management & Execution Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders. Identify and resolve technical, schedule, and resource challenges to ensure successful project execution. Drive accountability for project deliverables while maintaining focus on quality, safety, and customer expectations. Facilitate design reviews, project gate reviews, and executive project updates. Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning. Support engineering best practices, design standards, documentation processes, and project management methodologies. Lead by example in technical rigor, professionalism, customer focus, and problem-solving. Product Development & Validation Experience in laboratory testing, pilot studies, field evaluations, and product validation efforts. Establish test plans, acceptance criteria, and validation protocols to verify system performance and reliability. Analyze test data and implement engineering improvements based on findings. Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts and transition designs into production. Develop manufacturing documentation, operating procedures, installation instructions, and service documentation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, process equipment design, or industrial systems engineering. Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept through production release. Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management. Advanced understanding of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and materials engineering. Experience designing and integrating mechanical, process, electrical, instrumentation, and control system components. Proficiency with CAD software and 3D modeling tools; SolidWorks experience preferred. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels. Preferred Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, gas abatement systems, scrubbers, thermal oxidizers, or chemical process equipment. Experience with PLC controls, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems. Familiarity with pressure systems, hazardous gas handling, environmental compliance, and process safety principles. #J-18808-Ljbffr