Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).
Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology.
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Robots
Job Description
Brooks is a growing, fast-paced technology leader of automation solutions which support the dynamic and expanding semiconductor and life sciences lab markets. At Brooks, new ideas, technologies, and ways of thinking are driving our future. Our customer-focused culture encourages employees to embrace innovation and collaborate with one another to achieve new heights. As we accelerate our growth journey, we are looking for our next Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our innovative team.
The prospective candidate will be a Senior Engineer responsible for the technical leadership of major robotics and automation development projects, and for applications engineering, development of new products/extensions and sustaining engineering on robots used for material handling in semiconductor or similar capital equipment industries.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Applications Engineering
- Working with marketing, sales and customer on new robot opportunities
- Determine best products to work within customer requirements
- Define requirements specifications and develop engineering design specifications
- Meet with customers on DIW opportunities, issue resolution
- Occasional travel to customer to review application and opportunity
- Work with product management to define new product extension requirements per strategic plan and engineering design specifications
- Continuous Improvement
- Support and plan work for improving products
- Use quality data to determine CIP plans
- Sustaining engineering - manage part obsolescence and supplier issues
- Lead cost reduction opportunities.
- Responsible for generating project plans and working with program management on cross functional resources.
- Responsible for determining resource requirements
- Manage and track engineering tasks
Requirements:
- BSME (MSME preferred) and 10+ years in robotics or automated machine design including the integration of electronics, firmware and motion control.
- Must have demonstrated expertise in engineering fundamentals with 3+ years of project management and leadership experience.
- Experience selecting and working with key suppliers and outsource partners.
- Proven ability to develop new products from concept through production using a stage gate development process.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish aggressive goals.
- Experience working directly with customers with applications of highly technical and complex products
- Ability to complete static, dynamic, vibration, structural and thermal analysis.
- Expert in bearing/motion component selection and design.
- Expertise in electro-mechanical precision machine design with embedded software and controls
- Expertise in selecting motors, sensors and other electrical components used in robotics and automated machinery.
- Experience with DFx including reliability and cost.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
- Experience with Solid Modeling and Finite Element Analysis and MS Project required
- Expertise in application of robotics used for automated material handling.
- System layout and throughput analysis experience
- Experience with ProE, Mechanica, Agile and Oracle preferred.
- Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or adjacent markets is preferred
- Experience specifying SW and Controls requirements is a plus
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Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.
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