Product Development Engineer

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❄️ Minnesota – Remote

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

⏳ Contract/Temporary

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🧑‍🔧 Mechanical Engineer

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Cohu, Inc.

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1001 - 5000 employees

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.

📋 Description

• Design and develop semiconductor test contactors, alignment frames, sockets, and plug-and-play interface solutions. • Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks. • Develop designs that meet customer requirements, manufacturability objectives, and reliability targets. • Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production release. • Perform tolerance analyses and mechanical stack-up studies for precision assemblies. • Develop innovative solutions for complex semiconductor test applications. • Perform structural, thermal, and motion analyses using SolidWorks Simulation and/or ANSYS. • Evaluate product performance under production test conditions. • Analyze design risks and implement corrective actions prior to release. • Support failure analysis and root cause investigations. • Generate and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and assembly documentation. • Manage product data, revisions, and workflows using SolidWorks PDM. • Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document control processes. • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design and assembly issues. • Support prototype builds, engineering evaluations, and qualification testing. • Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve quality, cost, and lead times. • Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices. • Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations effectively.

🎯 Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks. • Advanced experience with SolidWorks PDM. • Strong mechanical design and product development background. • Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision mechanical assemblies. • Working knowledge of FEA and engineering simulation techniques. • Knowledge of machining, fabrication, plastics, and other manufacturing processes. • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. • Experience designing semiconductor test contactors, sockets, alignment systems, test fixtures, or similar high-precision electromechanical products. • Familiarity with semiconductor test environments and production test requirements. • Proven track record of taking designs from concept through production release. • Experience with ANSYS Mechanical and/or Thermal simulation. • Experience with DriveWorks design automation. • Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems. • Knowledge of semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE), handlers, or related test hardware. • Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision. • Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across geographically dispersed teams. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within aggressive project schedules. • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline required. • Master's Degree preferred. • 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience. • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor test, contactor, socket, alignment system, or related precision electromechanical product development. • Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept through production release. • Ability to become productive quickly and independently in a contract assignment environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• None.