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We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team focused on advancing product development and R&D projects. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing next-generation metrology systems by translating innovative concepts into mechanical designs and rapidly iterating prototypes. This position requires collaboration across multiple engineering fields, including electrical, mechanical, optical, firmware, and software. We are looking for individuals who thrive in team environments, can brainstorm big ideas, embrace new technologies, and have the drive to take a concept from prototype to high-volume consumer product solutions.
You will be joining the Materials Metrology Division
- Our Materials Metrology Division is a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment where individuals contribute both independently and collectively to drive business success.
- We operate at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, analyzing materials at nanometric and atomic levels to deliver critical insights to customers.
- Our work directly enables advanced chip manufacturing, and each team member plays a meaningful role in shaping the future of technology.
Pay range: $120,000 - 160,000
Why Nova:
- Certified Great Place to Work: Recognized between 2022-2026 based on employee feedback, and consistently ranked among the Top 30 companies in our industry for workplace excellence.
- Customer-Focused Environment: Be the face of Nova. We value strong relationships, and you’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs and deliver high-impact solutions.
- Culture of Continuous Learning: At Nova, growth never stops. You'll work with cutting-edge metrology tools, work with top engineers, and participate in ongoing industry training programs
- Take ownership of key subsystems designs from concept to production release including developing concepts, creating detailed design documents, BOM’s, tolerance analysis and ECO management for document control.
- Interpret and define engineering requirements, identify additional specifications and use DFMEA methods to identify and mitigate project risks.
- Prepare and conduct design reviews for all phases of Product Development
- Prototype procurement and vendor management of critical suppliers
- Prepare engineering test plans, build prototypes and conduct or supervise tests to validate prototype designs and analytical models.
- Innovate with diverse engineering teams to innovate solutions for the semiconductor industry.
Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred); minimum 5+ years of experience in Semiconductor equipment, Metrology, measurement instrumentation, or related field
- Proficient in 3D modelling best practices, detailed drawing generation and a working knowledge of GD&T
- Expert in SolidWorks & SolidWorks PDM
- Self-Motivated mindset, and can work independently as well as collaboratively
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering analysis and design, mechanics, and proficiency in solving engineering problems using analytical techniques and engineering knowledge such as engineering measurement methods, heat transfer, stress analysis, FEA, and system integration
Nice to have:
- Expertise in design of components for high vacuum (HV), ultra-high vacuum (UHV) preferred
- Experience with precision optomechanical design, X-ray optics, or E-Beam optics
- Previous experience with Semiconductor Capital equipment a plus
Get to know us better:
Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.
With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.
Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.
Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.
Join us if you are
A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.
If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in semiconductor equipment, metrology, measurement instrumentation, or a related field
- Proficiency in 3D modeling best practices and detailed drawing generation
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Expertise in SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
- Knowledge of engineering analysis, mechanics, engineering measurement methods, heat transfer, stress analysis, FEA, and system integration
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing components for high vacuum or ultra-high vacuum
- Experience with precision optomechanical design, X-ray optics, or E-Beam optics
- Previous experience with semiconductor capital equipment
Nova Ltd. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Many locations offer meal benefits, office food and snacks, team events, gifts, wellness activities, and in some sites fitness facilities or an onsite gym. Feedback suggests these everyday perks strengthen the overall package.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work, flexible hours, home-office support, and locally tailored allowances (such as a monthly benefits stipend and EU-remote-work days in Germany) are highlighted. Feedback suggests this flexibility provides practical day-to-day support across different locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity-based compensation is a notable feature across multiple regions and roles alongside pensions and paid time off. Feedback suggests equity helps make total compensation more attractive even when base pay is viewed as average.
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What We Do
Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing advanced metrology solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Deployed with the world’s largest integrated-circuit manufacturers, Nova’s novel technologies provide semiconductor manufacturers with the right process insight and clarity required to boost process performance, product yields and time to market. Nova’s people are masters at bringing pioneering metrology solutions to the world of process control. We are experts at industrializing lab technologies and developing emerging metrology solutions to enhance process control and facilitate our customers’ challenging technical transitions. We offer a combination of materials and dimensional metrology, advanced modeling algorithms combining machine learning and big data within both integrated and stand-alone configurations, enabling our customers to gain deeper insight throughout the entire R&D and manufacturing processes. Headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, Nova has dedicated customer operations and service centers around the world. Additional information may be found at www.novami.com If you need assistance due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]
