Opto-mechanical Engineer - Product Engineering (m/f/d)

Education& Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Opto-Mechatronics Engineering, Photonics Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in semiconductor equipment, inspection systems, laser equipment, projection systems, or related industries.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in opto-mechanical system design and development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience in precision system design, including optical and mechanical integration.
• Strong knowledge of: Opto-mechanical system design, Optical test platforms, Thermal and structural analysis
• Experience with precision machining processes, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams and supporting the transition from prototype to manufacturing
• Proficiency with CAD and PDM systems (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with ERP systems and BOM management.
• Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin is required, with a minimum proficiency level of C1.
  
• Good in English speaking and writing, with a minimum proficiency level of B2.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates who possess one or more of the following qualifications are highly preferred:

• Advanced Opto-Mechanical Component & System Design
  • Experience designing high-precision lens mounts, mirror mounts, prism fixtures, and structural assemblies for optical or projection systems.
  • Knowledge of kinematic mounting principles and flexure-based mechanisms for highly stable and stress-free optical integration.
• Precision Alignment & Six-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DoF) Mechanisms
  • Experience developing precision positioning and alignment mechanisms for optical systems.
  • Familiarity with tolerance budgeting and translating optical performance requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Thermal Management & STOP Analysis
  • Experience performing Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis or related FEA simulations.
  • Knowledge of thermal management solutions and compensation t`echniques for minimizing optical drift and performance degradation.
• Dynamic Structural Design & Vibration Control
  • Experience conducting modal, harmonic, or vibration analysis for precision mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge of vibration isolation and dynamic system optimization for high-accuracy equipment.
• Semiconductor or Precision Equipment Development
  • Experience in semiconductor equipment, optical inspection systems, lithography systems, laser processing equipment, precision motion systems, or related industries.
  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfer, and engineering change management.

Business travel requirement:

• Typically less than two months of business travel per year.

Role Introduction:

• We are seeking a talented and experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in the design and development of precision opto-mechanical systems for semiconductor manufacturing or advanced process equipment.
• As a member of the DSC Product Engineering Team, you will play a key role in supporting product development, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work in a highly collaborative international environment, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and support product lifecycle activities.
• We are looking for a candidate who possesses strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities in English.

Your mission:

Opto-Mechanical System Design & Development

• Design, analyze, and optimize precision opto-mechanical systems and subsystems for DSC lithography process equipment.
• Develop innovative mechanical solutions to ensure system performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform tolerance analysis, thermal analysis, and structural evaluations to support system performance requirements.

Testing, Alignment & Validation

• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) for system performance characterization and root cause analysis.
• Support optical alignment methodology development and system calibration activities.
• Define and perform validation plans to verify design robustness and product performance.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Service teams to transfer new technologies and products into production.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing issues and field escalations.
• Drive process improvements to achieve production efficiency, quality, and reliability targets.

Product Sustaining & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) for mature products.
• Support maintenance and lifecycle management activities of existing systems.
• Initiate, review, and validate engineering changes to improve product performance, quality, and manufacturability.

Engineering Management & Collaboration

• Manage engineering documentation, BOMs, and product structures within ERP/PDM systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, cost evaluations, and technical trade-off studies.
• Collaborate closely with optical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.