Senior Mechanical Engineer
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Job Summary
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Do you want to be part of an organization on the cutting edge of technology
Were looking for talented people to join our motivated and friendly team. We have an open collaborative and flexible environment. Youll work alongside leading industry experts and take on challenging projects that bring tomorrows electronics to life. If you want to make a difference are an effective communicator love a good challenge and easily embrace change your next career adventure awaits!
Mycronic is a global high-tech company whose innovative solutions have been advancing electronics technology for over 40 years. Today we continue to grow and serve customers in an expanding variety of industries. What we do impacts the future of technology and in turn the way we live our lives tomorrow.
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join Mycronics Global Technologies division working within our Applied Plasma business line (Surfx Technologies). If you thrive on solving challenging hardware problems and want to make a direct impact on cutting-edge technology this opportunity offers a rewarding and dynamic environment for professional growth while helping bring innovative reliable products to market. It is an exciting time to join our team!
Surfx Technologies is a fast-growing company that offers atmospheric argon plasmas for the high-volume manufacturing of integrated circuits semiconductor packages printed circuit boards and other microelectronic devices. These automated plasma machines are an excellent choice for surface cleaning activation and metal oxide removal. The Surfx team delivers this atmospheric argon plasma technology for assembled products that are less likely to corrode delaminate or come unglued during their lifetime. Our customers include the worlds leading semiconductor manufacturers and technology companies.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves as a core team member and technical contributor within our engineering organization bringing deep expertise and hands-on experience to the design and development of complex electromechanical this role you will drive products from initial concept through production release taking ownership of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process with a strong sense of accountability for delivering commercially ready solutions. Responsibilities include leading mechanical system design analysis prototyping validation and reliability testing product optimization and coordinating the successful transition from engineering to manufacturing. You will conduct rigorous prototype evaluations to assess performance reliability and safety leveraging data-driven insights to continuously improve product quality and functionality. Success in this position requires solid project management skills strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to effectively coordinate activities across engineering operations and production teams to ensure seamless product launches.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads mechanical system design activities from initial concept through production release ensuring high-quality cost-effective and manufacturable product solutions
- Drives the New Product Introduction (NPI) process taking ownership of design prototyping validation reliability testing and commercial readiness
- Performs mechanical analysis testing and data-driven optimization to verify performance safety regulatory compliance and overall product quality
- Leads root-cause investigations to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues or failures in production or at customer field sites
- Facilitates seamless product transfer from engineering to manufacturing ensuring robust documentation CAD standards and effective knowledge transfer
- Coordinates cross-functional activities across engineering operations supply chain and quality to ensure successful product development and launch
- Evaluates customer proposals and vendor bids to assess design feasibility cost maintenance requirements and compliance with technical specifications
- Manages project timelines priorities and deliverables with a strong sense of ownership accountability and attention to detail
- Acts as a technical mentor to associate engineers conducting rigorous design reviews and fostering a strong sense of safety in all activities
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering masters degree in mechanical engineering preferred
- 510 years of hands-on experience designing/developing mechanical components and systems
- Proficiency in core engineering design principles analysis methods and 3D CAD software
- Strong analytical problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively across interdisciplinary teams
- Proven ability to work independently manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive under pressure
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally to customers sites as needed
- Current authorization to work in the United States is required
Compensation
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Expected base salary range is $120000.00-$150000.00 annually.
Location
Redondo Beach California
Working Conditions/Physical & Mental Demands
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Standard office environment. Significant computer work should be expected.
A Culture of Collaboration & Personal Growth
At Mycronic we love what we do but most importantly who we do it with. Because to us the relationships we have with our customers and each other are the keys to success.
Take part in the excitement of working with innovative people and global businesses who are elevating todays standards in modern electronics. Share in the responsibility of bringing great ideas to life within an inclusive culture that not only promotes personal growth and embraces diversity but depends upon it.
Here you are expected to have a voice and will be encouraged to get involved. Its this very mindset that empowers our people to make a positive difference for a broad range of businesses society and the planet every day.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Mycronic is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
For a company founded on passion collaboration and outside-the-box thinking there is no greater asset than a diverse workforce. It is the cornerstone of our global internal culture and we actively promote an inclusive and healthy work environment by embracing diversity and showing compassion for our colleagues. Not only does it fuel our innovation capabilities but it also deepens our understanding of our customers as well as the different cultures in which we operate. We believe quite simply that diversity is our competitive edge.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Find how Mycronic is bringing tomorrow´s electronics to life. We supply high precision production solutions to the electronics industry.