Responsibilities: What will you do? Development not limited to ceramic manufacturing, bond / lamination capability, electro-thermal response, controls at extreme temperatures to name few Coordinate with cross functional teams for design process, test, reliability and manufacturing to solve product and productivity issues Develop metrology hardware (and may develop software) to enable automated measurement of key performance metrics. Implement and/or enhance system diagnostics and calibrations. Build simulation models by using verification, calibration, and validation techniques and best practices leading to high-quality results. Develop multi-physics models and optimization algorithms for static, dynamic, structural, and electro-thermal-mechanical analysis, and create/develop methods to predict field failure models Design or modify engineering assemblies, layouts, schematics and/or detailed drawings/specifications of difficult scope Support system engineering projects that have a substantial mix of electrical, mechanical, physics, algorithms, and software design, and understand the underlying system implications Coordinate a wide variety of materials, samples, testing, assessing, reporting, etc. simultaneously across multiple technologies, programs, partners, suppliers, and customers Prepare summary reports for internal and external audiences, present findings, data, and conclusions to technical experts Experience in Infrared IR/ Thermocouple TCs temperature, load cell force, acoustic/optics/capacitive sensing, RF metrology preferred Experience with supporting manufacturing / service organizations through training, documentation (procedures, OMS, BKMs, etc.), and troubleshooting Thorough knowledge of engineering analysis and design, mechanics, and proficiency in solving engineering problems using analytical techniques and engineering knowledge such as thermodynamics, measurement control, heat transfer, stress analysis, Finite Element Analysis, and system integration Working knowledge of materials & components used in semiconductor wafer manufacturing equipment, materials characterization methods, and failure analysis of materials/system Working knowledge of Statistics Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), failure mode effect and analysis, Root Cause and Correct Actions (RCCA), 8D and 5Whys problem solving Proficiency in data analysis software like MATLAB, Python, Excel, or equivalent Hands-on experience in mechanical design in the areas of CAD drawings, thermal design, fluidic design, FEA, FMEA, and various simulation tools (Ansys HFSS, Maxwell, ADS, COMSOL), CAD drawing tools (eg Siemens Nx Unigraphics, Inventor, AutoCAD, etc) Modeling of mechanical constrains for better design and material optimization. Assess the technical trade-offs compared to cost trade-offs for material solutions MS with 6+ years of experience or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience in materials and manufacturing processes (technical ceramics, electro ceramics, piezo, adhesives, bonding, etc) or similar Research project or industry experience in design characterization and validation of extreme temperature systems (eg heaters, actuators, metrology, etc) including theory of operation, signal processing, manufacturing, and design trade - offs Demonstrated comfort managing fast-paced innovation utilizing external services, contractors, and specialists in an efficient, cost-effective manner Systems thinker with depth and breadth of expertise in an area Experience working with ceramic or composite fabrication techniques such as milling, casting, sintering in vacuum furnaces, hot-presses, autoclaves Experience with optics and electromagnetics Ability to drive technical projects with a multi-disciplinary team to completion Bachelor's Degree 7 - 10 Years Languages: