Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Semiconductor Equipment)
Location: Gloucester, MA
We’re seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support design, engineering change control, and build activities for complex semiconductor capital equipment. The role demands hands-on ownership of Manufacturing and shopfloor support, documentation, and cross-functional coordination through formal change processes (ECO/ECN/VPR/QN).
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Documentation
Design and develop and update Manufacturing drawings using Pro/ENGINEER (Pro E/Creo).
Create and maintain BOMs, part lists, and drawing packages; ensure drawing readability and GD&T awareness for mechanical interfaces.
Review, interpret, and redline engineering drawings;
Change Control & Configuration Management
Initiate and process ECO (Engineering Change Orders), ECN (Engineering Change Notices), VPR (Vendor Part Requests/Reviews), and QN (Quality Notifications) within Agile PLM and Windchill.
Manufacturing & Onsite Support
Provide onsite build support for semiconductor equipment—troubleshoot Manufacturing and Shop floor issues
Collaborate with assembly teams to resolve design-for-manufacture (DFM) and design-for-service (DFS) concerns.
Quality & Problem Solving
Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys) and implement robust corrective/preventive actions.
Address QNs, drive closure with measurable effectiveness;
Required Skills & Tools
CAD: Pro E/Creo for Modelling and detailing and harness drawings; familiarity with Windchill PLM.
PLM & PDM: Agile PLM and Windchill for change control, releases, and configuration management.
Change Processes: Hands-on with ECO, ECN, VPR, QN workflows.
Documentation: Strong drawing reading, redlining, revision control, and release practices.
Problem Solving: Proven track record of resolving build issues quickly and permanently;
Communication: Clear, concise communication with shopfloor teams and engineering stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with semiconductor equipment (vacuum systems, gas boxes).
Exposure to safety standards , and SEMI standards
Knowledge of DFM/DFS, Lean manufacturing, and design validation processes.
Vendor interaction for manufacturing and first article inspection (FAI).
Behavioral Competencies:
Ownership & accountability for deliverables and release quality.
Attention to detail with strong configuration discipline.
Onsite agility—hands-on, collaborative, and proactive.
Structured problem solving and continuous improvement mindset.