Design Engineer IV (Thermal)

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!  

UCT is looking for a talented Design Engineer IV to join us in Hayward, CA!

The Design Engineer IV leads the design and development of complex custom thermal solutions, including heaters and thermocouples, for semiconductor industry applications. This role is responsible for transforming customer requirements into innovative, manufacturable designs that meet performance, quality, and reliability standards. By leveraging advanced CAD tools, conducting technical analyses, and collaborating closely with customers, account teams, manufacturing, and operations, the engineer drives successful product development from concept through production. The Design Engineer IV also supports new product introductions, design reviews, and customer engagements to ensure solutions align with technical specifications and business objectives.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Designs thermal solutions for both heating and temperature sensing applications for both gas and/or liquid delivery systems, using Cad software to execute designs.
• Possess strong (engineer to engineer) product\project development experience; along with, the ability to provide presentations to sales/operations staff when required.
• Ability to research and analyze data such as customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine the feasibility of design or application.
• Responsible for working with internal UCT account managers and operations staff to complete design requirements to customers’ specifications.
• Coordinates with UCT Thermal manufacturing assisting in the fabrication, test, and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Participate in design review meetings with internal staff and to follow the NPI process via MS Teams in PST.
• Potentially participate in customer presentations with sales/operations staff.

 Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Personal and professional experience working physically with tools and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication English skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Must have working knowledge of CAD software – AutoDesk 3D Inventor, and AutoCAD 2D, and SolidWorks.
• A working understanding to effectively work within the Agile database.
• Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with operations and other groups to ensure that site delivery and quality issues are met.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database software.
• A fundamental understanding of thermal applications and material properties.

 Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience is mandatory.

Experience Requirement:

• 5+ years design experience in semiconductor capital equipment, heating or related industry. Experience with thermal management and electrical design preferred.
• Direct experience with prototyping and testing is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

Work Environment: 

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to operate successfully in a fast-paced environment for 2-4 weeks (design cycles).
• Fluent in both verbal and written English.

Physical Demands: 

• Work may require the ability to lift 10-20 pounds infrequently.
• Ability to attend MS Teams meetings and use a computer for extended periods of time will be required. Ability to start workday and attend meetings at 6.30 or 7 a.m. to have overlap with California team PST (at least Monday to Thursday.

Environmental Exposure: 

• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from manufacturing process equipment.
• May have exposure to silicones, fiberglass and epoxies used in the fabrication of thermal products.

Overnight Travel:  

• Candidate must have a valid passport and be able to travel for extended duration training trips up to 90 days.
• Training trips to the US where candidates will work closely to learn and master all aspects of this role.  Travel to the US is expected to be less than 180 days per calendar year.

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $108,000.00 and $154,330.00/ year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including variable pay and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO (Paid Time Off) and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.  

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.