Senior Design Lead

Maximum Salary (US): 148000Minimum Salary (US): 78000Job Summary PVD Equipment & Hardware Design Design, specify, and improve plasma sources for PVD deposition and surface treatments of web-based substrates for R2R vacuum systems. Design, specify and improve evaporation sources for high temperature processing Support mechanical and electrical integration into roll-to-roll vacuum systems. Working closely with the suppliers in development of cathodes and power Support new tool builds, installations, FAT/SAT, and commissioning. Work closely with external vendors on: Support scale-up from R&D tools to pilot and high-volume manufacturing platforms. Process engineering on hardware optimization Controls/software teams on user interface, interlocks and safety Manufacturing and operations teams for scaling to production Provide hardware input during process transfer and yield improvement initiatives. Education and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field 10+ years of experience in PVD sputtering and thermal evaporation equipment development, including related vacuum and plasma source hardware integration. 10+ years of experience 3D CAD design using Creo ProE, NX or SolidWorks. Strong knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing principles. Required Qualifications Experience designing and developing thin-film deposition equipment for battery, semiconductor, or solar applications. Fluency in 3D CAD design environments such as Creo/ProE, NX, or SolidWorks. Strong hands-on experience with PVD sources and vacuum system design. Ability to work independently on complex hardware systems. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with CAE modeling for flow and thermal module design. Proven experience in roll-to-roll PVD system design. Extensive experience operating in high-up time manufacturing environments. Familiarity with phased product development methodologies. Strong understanding of suppliers for vacuum chambers, power supplies, and supporting components. Key Responsibilities PVD Equipment & Hardware Design Design, specify, and improve plasma sources for PVD deposition and surface treatments of web-based substrates for R2R vacuum systems. Design, specify and improve evaporation sources for high temperature processing Support mechanical and electrical integration into roll-to-roll vacuum systems. Working closely with the suppliers in development of cathodes and power supplies Tool Installation, Scale-Up & Vendor Interface Support new tool builds, installations, FAT/SAT, and commissioning. Work closely with external vendors on: Hardware specifications and design reviews Custom cathodes, power supplies and vacuum components Tool upgrades and retrofits Support scale-up from R&D tools to pilot and high-volume manufacturing platforms. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with: Process engineering on hardware optimization Controls/software teams on user interface, interlocks and safety Manufacturing and operations teams for scaling to production Provide hardware input during process transfer and yield improvement initiatives. Education and Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field 10+ years of experience in PVD sputtering and thermal evaporation equipment development, including related vacuum and plasma source hardware integration. 10+ years of experience 3D CAD design using Creo ProE, NX or SolidWorks. Strong knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing principles. Required Qualifications Experience designing and developing thin-film deposition equipment for battery, semiconductor, or solar applications. Fluency in 3D CAD design environments such as Creo/ProE, NX, or SolidWorks. Strong hands-on experience with PVD sources and vacuum system design. Ability to work independently on complex hardware systems. Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience with CAE modeling for flow and thermal module design. Proven experience in roll-to-roll PVD system design. Extensive experience operating in high-up time manufacturing environments. Familiarity with phased product development methodologies. Strong understanding of suppliers for vacuum chambers, power supplies, and supporting components. Skill RequirementsOther Requirements