About this role
1 Mechanical Engineer Substrate Handling (all genders) Job-ID: 200758 I Work Location Model: On-site Flex I Arbeitsort: Salzburg I Work Country: Österreich What you'll do Substrate holder (Chuck) design * Design and develop substrate holders (chucks) for wet chemistry processes, including plating, cleaning, and etching applications * Define sealing concepts, panel support strategies, clamping mechanisms, and chemical exposure interfaces * Optimize designs for uniform process conditions, minimal particle generation, and high substrate integrity (e.g. low breakage, controlled deformation) Panel and substrate handling * Design mechanical interfaces between substrate holders and tool automation (transfer systems, process chambers) * Develop concepts for loading/unloading, alignment, gripping, and secure transport of panels * Ensure safe interaction between handling systems and substrate holders to avoid damage and contamination * Collaborate with multiple teams, e.g. automation teams on end effector and handling strategy development, and process teams on optimising process performance Engineering development & validation * Own full product lifecycle from concept through productization for chuck assemblies * Perform detailed mechanical design including tolerance stack-ups, sealing interfaces, and alignment concepts * Conduct analysis including structural, FEA, thermal effects, deformation, and vibration * Develop and execute validation plans focusing on: * ** Chemical compatibility (materials, coatings, seals) ** Lifetime and wear (seals, surfaces, interfaces) ** Process robustness (repeatability, alignment, uniformity) * Drive root cause analysis and design improvements for field issues (e.g., leakage, breakage, handling failures, process failures) * Build and support testing of prototypes in lab and tool environments * Execute test plans to evaluate performance such as sealing, leakage, and handling robustness * Document results and support analysis of issues and design improvements Materials & process environment * Select and qualify materials such as polymers, elastomers (e.g., FKM/FFKM), ceramics, metals, and coatings for harsh wet chemistry environments * Ensure compatibility with plating chemistries, acids, solvents, and DI water processes * Design for cleanability, maintainability, and minimal chemical retention Manufacturing & productization * Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and scalable designs * Drive DFM/DFA improvements for complex assemblies such as substrate holders and handling interfaces * Define and release complete documentation including drawings, specifications, and assembly concepts * Perform technical design reviews and work in cross-functional project teams * Drive standardization of substrate holder platforms and modular design concepts Who we're looking for Minimum qualifications * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field * 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design or product development * Strong experience in precision mechanical design, ideally in complex equipment or capital systems * Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (Siemens NX, SolidEdge, or similar) * Solid foundation in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and assembly design * Hands-on experience in testing, debugging, and validating mechanical systems Preferred qualifications * Exposure to semiconductor equipment, wet processing, or plating systems * Experience with substrate holders, chucks, or wafer/panel handling systems * Strong understanding of: * ** Sealing technologies (static and dynamic seals) ** Chemical compatibility and material selection ** Precision alignment and handling of fragile substrates * Experience working with automation systems https://careers.lamresearch.com/careers/apply?pid=1099554202588 Lam Research Salzburg GmbH https://www.lamresearch.com / Das Mindestentgelt für die Stelle als Mecha...