Senior Mechanical Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Phoenix, AZ.Key Tasks: Senior Mechanical Engineer will apply sound engineering principles, product specifications and research data to create designs for systems and products for semiconductor industry Perform engineering calculations including structural and thermal analysis and fluid dynamics problems Create and revise Pro/Engineer CAD models and detail drawings, ranging in complexity from simple piece parts to large assemblies Determine feasibility of product proposals, resolve problems based on technical inputs and develop new designs maintaining product design safety criteria Prepare product/system designs and related engineering documentation for the manufacturing and testing of prototype and production released products; The documentation shall be complete and easy to follow Project management duties include report generation, schedule creation and maintenance, design reviews and interdepartmental coordination As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will provide assistance in establishing product configuration and structures on new products and features in both development and manufacturing environments Present and participate in design reviews for unique customer driven specials, product enhancements and other new designs Create, manage, and execute engineering project plans, including task scheduling with Gantt charts and resource and cost estimates, using MS Project Travel to customer sites to participate in technical discussions Assist marketing, customers, and vendors in preparation of cost estimates dealing with nonstandard options, new system features and product enhancements Support projects in conjunction with technical staff, managers, and manufacturing groups; Support development and testing of hardware to verify performance; Create test plans, verify, and approve test proceduresREQUIREMENTS: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree required; MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree highly preferred At least 3-5 years of experience in the engineering, design, and development of complex mechanical systems including: reactors, vacuum chambers, gas delivery systems, pneumatics, water cooling circuits, and vacuum systems required Semiconductor capital equipment experience is required Knowledgeable in the requirements for CE, NFPA, Semi S2-95 and other relevant standards as applicable to semiconductor manufacturing equipment Understanding of materials: metals, plastics, surface coatings and surface finishes Deposition product knowledge a plus (CVD, ALD, EPI, PVD) Computer background in Microsoft applications, Pro/ENGINEER and AutoCAD Proficiency in ANSI Y14.5 geometric dimension and toleranceKforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.