MAIN OBJECTIVES
Translate complex customer and market requirements into robust system concepts that balance performance, reliability, usability, and cost of ownership.
Drive system-level innovation by integrating mechanical, electrical, thermal, and software domains into cohesive machine platforms.
Moderate cross-functional concept development workshops and guide teams through structured decision-making under uncertainty.
Evaluate feasibility and risk of new concepts using first-principles physics and empirical modeling.
Ensure system-level traceability from requirements to implementation and maintain architectural integrity throughout the development lifecycle.
Act as a technical authority and mentor for interdisciplinary engineering teams during the development of complex mechatronic systems.
Drive development schedules of module and platform development projects aligned to overall program and project dates to meet committed demonstration and ship dates.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct system-level requirement analysis and author technical specifications and design briefs for electromechanical, automated, robotic platforms, machines, and modules.
Lead the evaluation and selection of technical concepts in collaboration with domain experts, based on functional, economic, and risk criteria.
Ensure architectural consistency and interface compatibility across subsystems and modules.
Guide the development of subsystem concepts, requirements, and technical interfaces and validate their feasibility through analytical modeling and simulation.
Facilitate design reviews and ensure that development progress aligns with system-level objectives.
Drive risk assessments and initiate necessary pre-development or technology validation activities.
Ensure compliance with certification requirements (e.g., CE, SEMI, RoHS) and support the preparation of documentation.
Support patent applications and the protection of intellectual property arising from system innovations.
Present technical solutions and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with customers and stakeholders.
May provide full system “architecture(s)” for new concepts and/or customer driven ideations.
3. ESSENTIAL QUALITY EXPECTATIONS
Strategic and electromechanical robotic systems-level thinking with the ability to balance technical depth and cross-domain integration.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions under ambiguity using physical principles and engineering judgment.
Excellent communication and moderation skills to lead interdisciplinary teams through complex trade-offs.
Proactive mindset for identifying innovation opportunities and system improvements.
Commitment to technical excellence, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
Customer-oriented thinking and ability to represent the company in technical discussions.
AUTHORITY
Lead modules and system level development for EPG team under the Director of Product Engineering
5. REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering. (MSc, MEng, etc. desired)
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the system level leadership of the development of complex robotic, electromechanical, mechatronic systems, ideally in semiconductor backend equipment.
Minimum of 5 years as a direct engineer in a discipline.
Proven track record in system engineering, robotic machine concept development, and cross-discipline, electro-mechanical engineering leadership.
Deep understanding of thermal systems, motion control, sensor integration, and machine intelligence.
Experience with requirement engineering, risk management, and certification processes.
Excellent English communication skills.
Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.
Compensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $113,000-$170,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. This range represents Cohu’s good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for this role upon hire. This role may also be eligible for other compensation programs as determined by company policy.
Featured benefits
Medical, dental & vision insurance
401(k) with company matching contributions
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Disability & life insurance
Profit Sharing
With more than 3000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, generous employee benefits and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides you with international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering
- Master’s degree or equivalent advanced engineering degree
- Minimum 10 years of experience leading system-level development of complex robotic, electromechanical, or mechatronic systems
- Minimum 5 years of direct engineering experience in an engineering discipline
- Proven experience in systems engineering and robotic machine concept development
- Experience leading cross-disciplinary electro-mechanical engineering teams
- Deep understanding of thermal systems, motion control, sensor integration, and machine intelligence
- Experience with requirements engineering, risk management, and certification processes
- Excellent English communication skills
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%
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What We Do
Cohu is a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection & metrology handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems and semiconductor automated test equipment used by global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers and semiconductor test subcontractors. Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test, and accelerating time-to-market. Cohu is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: COHU) global company with headquarters in Poway, CA. We have a global footprint with ~3,000 employees. We are the leading supplier of Semiconductor Test and Inspection & Metrology Handlers and Test Contactors. We have market leadership in RF Power Amplifier/Front-End Module Testing.
