FSI International is built on a 30-year foundation of innovative technology and customer support. As a global supplier of semiconductor processing equipment and solutions, our products deliver economic and technical advantages for microelectronics manufacturers.

As an employee of FSI, you will be proud to work for a company in the exciting semiconductor industry. You can further your skills as you contribute to the development of FSI's expanding global markets.  We are currently seeking a seasoned engineer with both project management and technical skills to join our team as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer located in our Chaska, MN, corporate office.

Primary responsibilities for this position are as follows:

Design, analysis, documentation, testing, support and modification of semiconductor capital equipment.  Responsible for the overall design and compliance of mechanical and electro-mechanical projects involving electro-mechanical, pneumatic, fluid, control and other components.  Assignments will require completion of tasks such as:

• Interpreting project requirements and guiding the mechanical design
• Performing design and cost trade studies to achieve compliant and cost effective designs
• Defining the component selections required to meet the operational requirements
• Conducting analysis and testing, as required
• Analyzing complex systems with multiple variables
• Selecting the methods, techniques and evaluation criteria that will be used for obtaining solutions
• Responsible for technical decisions, problem solving, and checking/releasing design documentation
• Participate in multi-functional teams or contribute individually
• Ability to lead other engineers, designers and support personnel
• Provide program status updates to the product manager and team

Our qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Project management experience

• Mechanical Engineering degree with a minimum of 8 years experience designing and testing electro-mechanical, pneumatic and fluid systems
• Strong analytical ability capable of understanding complex systems with multiple variables
• Candidate must be good team player and possess good organizational skills
• Must be able to clearly communicate technical ideas, both orally and written, to internal and external customers
• Working knowledge of robotics/automated systems, motion control/stepper servo systems, cryogenics, semiconductor equipment and applicable standards is desirable

Special environmental/physical demands for this position:

• Exposure to operating a computer terminal from a seated position for extended periods of time
• Exposure to working in areas where hazardous materials may be stored or in use
• Exposure to working in a clean room environment while dressed in clean room garments
• Occasional exposure to lifting up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Ability to speak distinctly and see and hear clearly
• Occasional travel both foreign and domestic

FSI offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with benefits including generous Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, and 401(k).  EOE.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Please visit our corporate website at www.fsi-intl.com to apply for position #50001412 and to learn about FSI.