Research and Development Engineer jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Technical

• Participates in the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and test/validation of hardware associated with new semiconductor equipment.
• Designs parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings/plating's. Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives.
• Ensures documentation is consistent with SEMI, Lam Standards and other standards as applicable (ANSI, DIN etc.) as well as best known methods for GD&T; accordingly, demonstrates knowledge and ability to properly utilize them.
• Performs analytical work in order to characterize and properly specify new and existing designs, including heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid/gas dynamics and manufacturability.
• Develops and execute test plans that generate characterization data sufficient to understand and validate the performance of the design.
• Develops and presents reports/presentations of excellent quality that communicate design intent, analysis, and validation at design reviews.
• Close interactions with suppliers and other Lam internal departments to ensure reception of high quality, well tested and cost optimized solutions for the defined requirements.
• May be responsible for the design, development and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle.
• Establishes standards across all operational processes.
• Prepares all required deliverables requested by product development plan (e.g. FMEA, technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, design review presentations)

Leadership

• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements

Customer Relation

• Professionally represents the company to the customer.

Travel

• Around10% travel expected to support design validation.

• Master's degree with 3 years of relevant work experience; or
• Mechanical Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent oral and written communication

• Experience in Semiconductor industry
• CAD (NX andCreo)
• Skills in MATLAB, Simulink, Ansys
• Knowledge of MS Office

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