Back to jobsDesign mechanical components and subassemblies for ion beam deposition, ion beam etch, and vapor deposition systems — from initial concept through detailed 3D CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing release — balancing performance, reliability, cost, and manufacturability in every decision.
Perform engineering analyses — structural finite element analysis (FEA), thermal modeling, vacuum vessel calculations, fluid dynamics, and motion mechanism sizing — to validate designs before committing to hardware and reduce prototype iteration cycles.
Build and test prototypes, authoring design-of-experiments (DOE) plans, executing tests, conducting root-cause analysis, and translating findings into documented engineering changes (ECOs) that move the design toward production readiness.
Advance deliverables through Product Life Cycle (PLC) phase gates by collaborating with Program Management to ensure your mechanical work packages hit milestones on schedule and with the quality evidence required at each gate.
Present design rationale, analysis results, and test data in formal design reviews attended by cross-functional peers, leadership, and — when applicable — external customers and suppliers.
Coordinate with procurement and manufacturing to ensure that component sourcing, vendor qualification, and assembly sequences support program timelines — stepping onto the factory floor to troubleshoot build issues in real time when needed.
Define mechanical design specifications from customer requirements and translate them into clear, measurable criteria that guide your design decisions and acceptance testing.
