Senior Design Lead
HCLTech
Senior Design Lead
About this role
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:
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- Designing mechanical sub-system for Wafer handling robot systems, and Vacuum subsystems.
- Subject matter expertise with CAD software
- Thermal/structural analysis using FEA/CFD
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- 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
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This Senior Design Lead position at HCLTech was posted on Oct 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Design Lead
HCLTech
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