Mechanical Design Engineer (Semiconductor/Solidworks/Inventor)

Aleron
United States, California, San Jose
Aug 22, 2026
Description Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite) Employment Type: Salaried direct with comprehensive benefits Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $115K - $150K range, with a target of $115K - $125K About the Opportunity: Wear multiple hats in this smaller sized company re-engineering and designing semiconductor equipment. Help establish a design department that includes creating the methodology and procedures to prepare for future growth. They are looking for an experienced semiconductor equipment designer that is comfortable working with the founder creating this new design center. The CAD Design Engineer is responsible for developing, reverse engineering, and improving mechanical components, assemblies, and systems from concept through production. The role creates and maintains accurate 3D models, manufacturing drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation; performs tolerance and design analysis; and supports prototype builds, testing, and design validation. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and suppliers, the CAD Design Engineer ensures designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, technically sound, and capable of meeting performance, quality, safety, and schedule requirements. What You'll Do: Product Design, CAD Modeling & Engineering Analysis Develop and design components, assemblies, and systems based on project requirements. Create and maintain detailed engineering drawings and documentation using CAD software, including Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks. Reverse engineer existing components and assemblies using physical measurements, drawings, specifications, and available technical data to create accurate 3D models and manufacturing documentation Perform design analysis, tolerance analysis, stress calculations, and simulation for thermal, structural, and fluid applications as required. GD&T and the ability to produce manufacturing-ready drawings. Design for Manufacturing & Product Support Own assigned mechanical designs from requirements and concept development through detailed design, prototype, validation, and release to production. Create and maintain complete engineering design packages, including 3D models, manufacturing drawings, assemblies, bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, calculations, and supporting technical documentation. Maintain drawing and design configuration control, including revisions, engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs), and release of approved design documentation. Participate in design reviews and resolve technical issues identified during manufacturing, assembly, testing, supplier review, and product validation. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: Ideally a Bachelor's degree, but will accept a candidate without the degree with extensive semiconductor equipment experience. Min 4 years of Solidworks and/or Autodesk Inventor experience involving product design, 3D CAD modeling, detailed engineering drawings, reverse engineering, and engineering analysis. This should include working knowledge of engineering drawings, materials, manufacturing processes, and design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles. Min 1 year of experience designing semiconductor equipment. Min 1 year of developing and interpreting detailed engineering drawings and specifications and performing dimensional and tolerance analysis. Min 2 years with MS Office application tools What Sets You Apart: BSME or similar engineering degree Min 4 years of semiconductor mechanical or CAD design experience in a product development, manufacturing, or engineering environment (a big plus to have Canon Stepper and/or Scanner experience). Strong GD&T skills Training experience Experience performing tolerance stack-up analysis, stress calculations, and engineering design validation. Experience with engineering simulation or analysis tools for structural, thermal, and/or fluid applications. Experience supporting prototype builds, testing, design validation, product launch, and engineering changes throughout the product lifecycle. Experience working directly with manufacturing, quality, procurement, and external suppliers to resolve design and manufacturability issues. Additional Information: Some travel to suppliers for design reviews expected Engineering dept and lab setting After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit. The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you. 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