Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Marvell Technology

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer at Marvell developing semiconductor test infrastructure designs. Collaborating with teams for mechanical architectures and driving hardware from concept to deployment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,300 - $150,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own mechanical design and CAD development of test sockets, thermal heads, pedestals, handler design and loading mechanisms for high‑power semiconductor validation platforms
Participate in tolerance stack‑up analysis, managing TIM bond‑line thickness (BLT) and contact stack compliance to prevent die cracking, excessive contact resistance, and reliability degradation
Develop compliant mechanical designs, including springs, flexures, and preload structures, to absorb socket manufacturing tolerances and handler misalignment
Design socket‑to‑thermal‑head integration features, ensuring precise alignment, mechanical stability, and repeatable contact under dynamic loading
Architect and detail loading and clamping mechanisms that deliver uniform pressure profiles while meeting handler, automation, and cycle‑time requirements
Design manufacturable internal fluid geometries, including micro‑channels and jet‑impingement manifolds, in collaboration with thermal engineering teams
Reduce DPPM through mechanical precision, owning pedestal planarity, flatness, and uniform pressure mapping across the device interface
Perform manufacturing‑focused tolerance and variation analysis, identifying sensitivity drivers and defining robust design margins
Integrate multi‑zone heaters, sensors, and wiring paths within compact assemblies while maintaining serviceability and mechanical integrity
Select CTE‑matched materials for sockets, pedestals, and structural components to minimize package and fixture warpage across temperature excursions
Develop modular, scalable CAD architectures and reusable design kits to enable rapid customization and high‑volume manufacturing deployment
Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) optimization, ensuring complex evaporator and fluid‑integrated geometries are cleanable, inspectable, and mass‑producible
Partner with manufacturing, reliability, and supply‑chain teams to define build processes, inspection methods, and production readiness criteria
Interface with external vendors on machining, surface finishing, coatings, and precision component fabrication.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 3-5 years of related professional experience or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 2-3 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree
Strong mechanical design experience in precision hardware, semiconductor test infrastructure, or high‑tolerance assemblies
Demonstrated expertise in tolerance stack‑up, compliant mechanisms, and mechanical interface design
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) and drawing standards preferred
Solid understanding of materials, CTE mismatch, contact mechanics, and manufacturability constraints
Experience working closely with thermal engineers and fluid‑based cooling designs preferred
Ability to translate complex requirements into clear mechanical architectures and detailed designs
Strong communication skills and comfort leading technical discussions across disciplines
Experience with semiconductor test sockets, handlers, or thermal head assemblies preferred
Familiarity with high‑volume manufacturing and DPPM‑driven quality programs preferred
Exposure to fluid‑integrated mechanical designs and precision machining limitations preferred
Experience supporting prototype bring‑up, lab validation, and production ramp preferred
Prior leadership on cross‑program platform or infrastructure designs preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
family support programs to help balance work and home life
robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being
recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designCAD developmenttolerance stack-up analysiscompliant mechanismsmechanical interface design3D CAD toolsmaterials selectionfluid geometries designDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)precision hardware

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsleadershipability to translate complex requirementscollaborationtechnical discussion facilitation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Computer SciencePhD in Electrical Engineering