Mechanical Engineer II

Cohu, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer designing precision mechanical assemblies for semiconductor test equipment. Developing next-generation machine vision systems including cameras, optics, and sensor integration.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and integrating optical machine vision systems, with a strong focus on mechanical assembly, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturability. Proficient in generating engineering documentation and collaborating with suppliers to enhance product performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Optical Machine Vision Systems DevelopmentSolidworks ProficiencyTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisDesign For Manufacturability (DFM)Mechanical Assembly Design

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Hard Skills

Tolerance AnalysisGD&TDesign For Assembly (DFA)Mechanical DesignPrototypingEngineering DocumentationThermal ConsiderationsSheet Metal DesignMachined Parts DesignTooling Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsAbility To Manage Multiple PrioritiesIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

SolidworksOptical FixturesIllumination AssembliesIndustrial CamerasSensorsLighting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Of Science In Mechanical EngineeringMaster Of Science In Mechanical Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Machine VisionAutomated MachineryPrecision Mechanical AssembliesRoot Cause InvestigationContinuous Product Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in all phases of the project, including design, testing and integration as required.
Design precision mechanical assemblies for industrial machine vision systems.
Design camera mounts, optical fixtures, illumination assemblies, protective enclosures and precision alignment mechanisms.
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
Prototype and evaluate new mechanical concepts.
Support integration of cameras, optics, sensors and lighting into automated machinery.
Conduct root cause investigations for mechanical and system performance issues.
Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate commercial components.
Generate complete engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs and ECOs.
Support prototype builds, validation testing and manufacturing release.
Participate in design reviews.
Support continuous product improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or comparable degree; MS Mechanical Engineering preferred
At least two or more years of practical experience developing and integrating optical machine vision systems (experience with industrial cameras, lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, machine vision lighting, strobed LED illumination). Experience should include working in an automated machinery environment.
Comfortable with large mechanical systems, hands-on person, Familiarity with or interest in industrial cameras and lighting systems for machine vision.
Proficient in design and modeling applications such as Solidworks, GD&T, Tolerance analysis, Thermal considerations and design for Manufacturing, Sheet metal, Machined parts, Aluminum extrusions, Tooling.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to provide direction or training to other team members; Strong analytical skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities; Ability to work independently.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.