Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and product development.
Proven track record of leading complex engineering projects from concept to production.
Strong project management skills in budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
Advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of semiconductor gas abatement systems.
Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical and process system design.
Conduct engineering analysis including fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
Research and specify materials and technologies for product optimization.
Drive root cause investigations for technical issues affecting product performance.
Monitor project performance and provide status updates to stakeholders.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects in semiconductor technology.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
Involvement in product development from concept to commercialization.
Full Job Description
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The Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager provides technical and project leadership for the development and delivery of advanced semiconductor gas abatement systems.
Lead complex engineering projects from concept through commercialization, meeting scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety goals.
Guide the design, integration, validation, and continuous improvement of wet scrubbing, thermal destruction, and related process technologies.
Lead cross-functional teams and align solutions with customer requirements and business objectives.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
Advance the product roadmap through collaboration with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, and service teams.
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Technical Leadership & Engineering Excellence
Lead the design, development, validation, and deployment of advanced semiconductor gas abatement systems and associated technologies.
Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical and process system design, providing technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle.
Perform engineering analysis, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, structural assessments, and system performance evaluations.
Research, evaluate, and specify materials, components, and technologies to optimize product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for complex technical issues affecting product performance, quality, or customer satisfaction.
Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Serviceability (DFS), and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.
Project Management & Execution
Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
Identify and resolve technical, schedule, and resource challenges to ensure successful project execution.
Drive accountability for project deliverables while maintaining focus on quality, safety, and customer expectations.
Facilitate design reviews, project gate reviews, and executive project updates.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance, coaching, and knowledge transfer.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
Support engineering best practices, design standards, documentation processes, and project management methodologies.
Lead by example in technical rigor, professionalism, customer focus, and problem-solving.
Product Development & Validation
Experience in laboratory testing, pilot studies, field evaluations, and product validation efforts.
Establish test plans, acceptance criteria, and validation protocols to verify system performance and reliability.
Analyze test data and implement engineering improvements based on findings.
Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts and transition designs into production.
Develop manufacturing documentation, operating procedures, installation instructions, and service documentation.
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Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, product development, process equipment design, or industrial systems engineering.
Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept through production release.
Strong project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and risk management.
Advanced understanding of mechanical systems, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and materials engineering.
Experience designing and integrating mechanical, process, electrical, instrumentation, and control system components.
Proficiency with CAD software and 3D modeling tools; SolidWorks experience preferred.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred
Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, gas abatement systems, scrubbers, thermal oxidizers, or chemical process equipment.
Experience with PLC controls, instrumentation, and industrial automation systems.
Familiarity with pressure systems, hazardous gas handling, environmental compliance, and process safety principles.
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About Exyte
Exyte is a global leader in design, engineering and construction delivering high-tech facilities, plants and factories. With a history of more than 100 years, the company has developed a unique expertise in controlled and regulated environments. Exyte has a truly global footprint, serving the most technically demanding clients in markets such as semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. The company offers a full range of services from consulting to the managing of turnkey solutions ? delivered to the highest quality and safety standards. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Exyte employs around 5,700 highly experienced and motivated people.
