We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing product development and R&D projects. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing next-generation metrology systems by translating innovative concepts into mechanical designs and rapidly iterating prototypes. This position requires collaboration across various technical fields, including electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software. We are looking for individuals who thrive in team environments, can brainstorm big ideas, embrace new technologies, and have the drive to take a concept from prototype to high-volume consumer product solutions.

Pay Range: $130,000- $175,000 Annually (DOE)

Why Nova:

Certified Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" in 2022, 2023 & 2024 (Rated by our employees) Top 30 in our industry category
Doubled in revenue from 2020 to 2022
Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship from experienced engineers.

Requirements:

Doctorate (Academic) Degree with no experience, or Master's Level Degree with related experience of 3 years, or Bachelor's Level Degree related experience of 5 years.
Understand fundamentals of mechanical engineering, including design principles, tolerance, error budget, materials, and thermal dynamics.
Proficiency in SolidWorks
Good modelling, detail drawing practices and an understanding of GD&T
Experience design systems for High Vacuum and Ultra-High Vacuum.
Capable of conducting FEA analysis such as stress, thermal, vibration and flow analysis.
Understand how metals are machined. Some machine shop experience is helpful.
Understand basic concept of optics, such as reflection, refraction, focusing, polarization and simple ray tracing.

Get to know us better

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, handling critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at talents@novami.com

Role Responsibilities:

Design opto-mechanical and mechanical parts, modules, and subsystems to support the design of the next-generation metrology tools.
Collaborate with scientists and other engineering teams to create new systems, prototypes, and test fixtures.
Prepare test plans, build prototypes, and conduct or oversee tests to validate design concepts.
Manage the entire design process, from initial requirements and feasibility studies to cost analysis, scheduling, conceptual and detailed design, creating detailed drawings, design review presentations, procuring prototype parts, system integration, prototype testing, and final handoff to engineering or manufacturing.
Perform risk analysis and implement mitigation strategies using experiments, FEA analysis, or other relevant methods.
Develop supporting documentation, such as assembly and test procedures, and proactively address and resolve product issues throughout development phases.
Oversee the procurement and management of key suppliers.

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