Substrate
Mechanical Engineer
San Francisco · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 267 days ago
FEAThermal AnalysisStructural AnalysisRoboticsMechanical DesignResearchCollaborationActuators
About the role
- This is a full-time, in office position.
- Substrate will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze UHV-compatible mechanical systems, components, and assemblies for state-of-the-art production facilities across distributed operational environments
- Develop nanometer-precision mechatronic systems for high-speed, high-acceleration applications
- Design vacuum-compatible mechanical assemblies and wafer handling robotics supporting autonomous production workstreams
- Build and execute comprehensive testing protocols including UHV validation, precision measurement, and performance characterization for field deployments
- Collaborate with electrical engineers and software teams on integrated mechatronic system design across parallel technical contributions
- Implement vibration damping techniques and precision isolation systems for distributed production environments
- Lead technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for mechanical failures in systems across multiple installation sites
- Develop manufacturing processes and work directly with specialized vendors for precision components and vacuum-compatible materials
- Support external site installations and provide technical guidance for UHV production facility deployments
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for precision mechanical systems across fluid organizational structures
Requirements
- 6+ years hands-on mechanical engineering experience, 3+ years in precision manufacturing or research environments at technology companies
- Expert-level CAD experience with complex precision assembly design and UHV-compatible components
- Direct experience with finite element analysis (FEA) for stress/strain calculations in high-acceleration mechatronic applications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
- This role requires deep hands-on engineering experience in high-precision manufacturing environments combined with the ability to work autonomously on complex technical challenges.
Nice to have
- Basic knowledge or experience with semiconductor wafer handling robotics or equipment
- Experience supporting scientists and researchers in autonomous technical environments with fluid organizational structures
- Experience with nanometer-precision actuators, motors, and positioning systems
- Hands-on experience with vibration damping techniques for high-precision mechanical systems
Skills
- Substrate is addressing one of the most important technological problems facing the United States.
Compensation
- $150,000-$275,000 USD
- Substrate will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Equal opportunity
- Substrate is an equal opportunity employer.
- If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please let your recruiter know.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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