Senior Design Lead
United States
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Job Description
Senior Design Lead
Essex, Massachusetts

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Engineer with deep expertise in designing and developing mechanical subsystems for semiconductor product. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on skills in Mechanical architecture, Wafer Handling, Ion source modules, Beamline assemblies, Precision mechanisms, Vacuum systems, Tolerance analysis, and Product lifecycle development and field upgrades.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will apply your expertise in physics, mathematics, and materials science to analyze and drive design solutions that improve reliability, serviceability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanical design for key ion implanter subsystems:
    Process Chamber Modules, Wafer handling robot systems, and Vacuum subsystems.
  • Own end‑to‑end development: Conduct Design reviews, apply robust mechanical engineering fundamentals including Design calculations, applying DfX principles, GD&T, Tolerance stacks.
  • Execute hand calculations and basic FEA using Creo Simulate, ANSYS or similar applications to evaluate structural integrity, load capacity, and reliability.
  • Perform detailed CAD work, design documentation, engineering drawings, and BOM management using Creo, AutoCAD, Windchill, Intralink, SmarTeam, Glovia.
  • Develop precision motion mechanisms and complex electromechanical assemblies.
  • Perform FEA/CFD (thermal, structural, modal) and validate via prototyping.
  • Drive DFM/DFX, manufacturability improvements, reliability growth, and cost reduction.
  • Define test requirements, coordinate execution, and document engineering test plans and reports for tooling and mechanical systems.
  • Prepare, review, and approve detailed engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as systems, electrical, controls, physics, manufacturing, and field service, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with SEMI S2/S8, and internal safety standards.

Skill Requirements

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
  • Hands-on testing and prototype integration experience
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Leadership, team mentorship, and stakeholder management
  • Ability to drive reliability, manufacturability, and cost improvements

Other Requirements

  • Strong expertise in:
    • Designing mechanical sub-system for Wafer handling robot systems, and Vacuum subsystems.
    • Subject matter expertise with CAD software
    • Thermal/structural analysis using FEA/CFD
    • Material selection, manufacturing methods, Design for Excellence principles
  • Proficiency in Creo, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and tolerance analysis
  • Familiarity with CREO, Windchill, PLM/PDM systems, and ECO/ECR workflows.
  • Experience taking hardware from concept → prototype → NPI → release
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills
Maximum Salary (US):  148000
Minimum Salary (US):  78000
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. 

 

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.