The Mice Groups, Inc.
Mechanical Engineer
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Salary:
$93,600 – $112,320 / year
Location:
Fremont, CA, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
1 October 2026
What they need
Mechanical Engineer
2 Year Contract
On-Site in Fremont, CA
This position pays between $45.00 and $54.00 per hour.
Pay for this contract position is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Description
Contractor role as a Mechanical Engineer. Candidate will be responsible for design, testing, and documentation of complex high precision semiconductor etch capital equipment.
Mechanical engineers in our group design and analyze mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging. They conduct feasibility studies and perform tests on new and modified designs. They direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication. They provide design information to drafting for documentation of the work.
Skills:
Familiarity with working in a chemical laboratory.
Experience in surface preparation and analytical techniques.
In-dept understanding and working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE).
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and ability to react to shifting priorities to meet business needs and deadlines.
Excellent people skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with diverse teams, customers, internal and external partners.
Collaboration/ Matrix environment mindset.
Problem solving
Collaboration
Semiconductor experience
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and teamwork
Organized with good problem solving abilities
Effective communicator with the desire to understand all aspects of a problem and the ability to dig deep into details of a problem.
Good presentation skills, ability to explain design details to coworkers of varying backgrounds
Strong CAD modeling abilities (NX, Pro E, Solidworks experience all fine). Lam uses NX so this is a plus
Strong technical skills
Understanding of material properties and machining rules of thumb for aluminum, plastics and brittle materials (Ceramics, quartz, etc.)
Vacuum environment design experience (o-ring, vacuum fittings, helium leak check)
Finite Element analysis (Thermal and Structural)
Understanding of heating and cooling systems
Tolerance stack analysis
Reliability testing
Statistical analysis and data presentation
Education:
Required Degree: Mechanical Engineering (BS,MS,PHD all considered)
Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website (www.MiceGroups.com) or through this careers site posting..
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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