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Product Development Engineer
Cohu, Inc.Senior Design Engineer designing semiconductor test hardware for high-volume production environments. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in product design and development.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, with a strong mechanical design background and extensive experience in semiconductor test product development. Capable of managing complex engineering projects from concept through production release while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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SolidWorks ExpertiseMechanical Design EngineeringTolerance AnalysisANSYS SimulationSemiconductor Test Development
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Hard Skills
SolidWorksTolerance AnalysisGD&TANSYS MechanicalANSYS ThermalDriveWorksDesign for ManufacturabilityDesign for AssemblyEngineering DocumentationProduct Development
Soft Skills
TroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisEffective CommunicationProject ManagementCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
SolidWorks PDMOracle ERPEngineering Change OrdersBOM ManagementPrototype Testing
Industry Keywords
Semiconductor TestHigh-Precision Electromechanical ProductsManufacturing ProcessesProduction Test RequirementsAutomated Test Equipment
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyERPOracleOracle ERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and develop semiconductor test contactors, alignment frames, sockets, and plug-and-play interface solutions.
- Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
- Develop designs that meet customer requirements, manufacturability objectives, and reliability targets.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production release.
- Perform tolerance analyses and mechanical stack-up studies for precision assemblies.
- Develop innovative solutions for complex semiconductor test applications.
- Perform structural, thermal, and motion analyses using SolidWorks Simulation and/or ANSYS.
- Evaluate product performance under production test conditions.
- Analyze design risks and implement corrective actions prior to release.
- Support failure analysis and root cause investigations.
- Generate and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and assembly documentation.
- Manage product data, revisions, and workflows using SolidWorks PDM.
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document control processes.
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design and assembly issues.
- Support prototype builds, engineering evaluations, and qualification testing.
- Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve quality, cost, and lead times.
- Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.
- Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations effectively.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Advanced experience with SolidWorks PDM.
- Strong mechanical design and product development background.
- Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision mechanical assemblies.
- Working knowledge of FEA and engineering simulation techniques.
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, plastics, and other manufacturing processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience designing semiconductor test contactors, sockets, alignment systems, test fixtures, or similar high-precision electromechanical products.
- Familiarity with semiconductor test environments and production test requirements.
- Proven track record of taking designs from concept through production release.
- Experience with ANSYS Mechanical and/or Thermal simulation.
- Experience with DriveWorks design automation.
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems.
- Knowledge of semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE), handlers, or related test hardware.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within aggressive project schedules.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
- 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor test, contactor, socket, alignment system, or related precision electromechanical product development.
- Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept through production release.
- Ability to become productive quickly and independently in a contract assignment environment.
Benefits
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