As a Mechanical Designer, you will work closely with Mechanical Engineers to create detail and layout drawings for custom-designed thin-film deposition equipment. Based on engineering input such as hand-drawn sketches, engineering discussions or verbal instructions, you will use Solid Works and your practical knowledge to build components in a PC and add fabrication details such as material specifications and tolerances. Your products are detail and layout drawings that General Plasma’s machine shop or vendors can work from to build actual hardware. You will work on projects from inception through to installation at the customers site, and in the process develop an in-depth understanding of vacuum coating technology and the art of building the best thin-film deposition tools in the world.

We recognize and reward ability and getting the job done. We look for people willing to make an unusual level of commitment - long hours, travel, whatever it takes. In return, you get the satisfaction of designing and building state-of-the-art machines, being part of a highly-motivated team, taking on as much responsibility as you can handle, and receiving a commensurate level of compensation.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of SolidWorks (a must), AutoCAD and similar tools
  hands-on mechanical experience and an understanding of tolerances, materials and fabrication processes
• experience doing engineering design for large-scale applications such as automation equipment, materials handling systems, machine tooling, etc
• a high school degree (minimum) with technical training or 5+ years of practical OJT
  ability to work independently with minimal hand-holding, and also as part of a small, multi-disciplinary team
• history of success as indicated by academic excellence, achievement in the workplace and / or outside technical hobbies.

We offer competitive compensation with ample upside potential, a great package of benefits including medical and dental coverage for you and your family, an optional IRA program with matching contributions, disability and life insurance for you and your spouse, and a chance to grow with us.