Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
- Participate in all phases of the project, including design, testing and integration as required.
- Design precision mechanical assemblies for industrial machine vision systems.
- Design camera mounts, optical fixtures, illumination assemblies, protective enclosures and precision alignment mechanisms.
- Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T.
- Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
- Prototype and evaluate new mechanical concepts.
- Support integration of cameras, optics, sensors and lighting into automated machinery.
- Conduct root cause investigations for mechanical and system performance issues.
- Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate commercial components.
- Generate complete engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs and ECOs.
- Support prototype builds, validation testing and manufacturing release.
- Participate in design reviews.
- Support continuous product improvements.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or comparable degree; MS Mechanical Engineering preferred
Experience: At least two or more years of practical experience designing, developing, and integrating optical machine vision systems (experience with industrial cameras, lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, machine vision lighting, strobed LED illumination). Experience should include working in an automated machinery environment.
Skills/Technical Requirements: Comfortable with large mechanical systems, hands-on person, Familiarity with or interest in industrial cameras and lighting systems for machine vision.
Proficient in design and modeling applications such as Solidworks, GD&T, Tolerance analysis, Thermal considerations and design for Manufacturing, Sheet metal, Machined parts, Aluminum extrusions, Tooling. Knowledgeable in Mechanical, Electromechanical, Optical, and Automation Troubleshooting.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to provide direction or training to other team members; Strong analytical skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities; Ability to work independently
Job Conditions:
Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.
Physical Demands/Strengths:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer terminal. Use of keyboard
Protective Devices Required: In required areas.
Compensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $99,720 to $113,400 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or comparable degree
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- At least two years practical experience developing and integrating optical machine vision systems (industrial cameras, lenses, mirrors, beam splitters, machine vision lighting, strobed LED illumination)
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- Proficient in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Experience with DFM/DFA, sheet metal, machined parts, aluminum extrusions, and tooling
- Knowledgeable in mechanical, electromechanical, optical, and automation troubleshooting
- Ability to generate engineering documentation including drawings, BOMs and ECOs
- Excellent oral and written communication and strong analytical skills
Cohu, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
