Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Research & Development

Rehovot, IL (Nova HQ)

Role Description

Nova is seeking a Senior R D Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge, multidisciplinary systems as part of our advanced technology solutions.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will become an integral part of the HW R D team, helping drive the development of advanced opto-mechanical systems in close collaboration with optics, electronics, and manufacturing functions.

What you will be doing:

Develop and implement multidisciplinary system architectures with a focus on opto-mechanical solutions

Take ownership of complex system integration frameworks and precision motion system development

advanced engineering expertise to design and optimize mechanical systems for semiconductor applications

Lead comprehensive design reviews and technical assessments

Coordinate and oversee production support, assembly, and integration activities

Ensure system designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations

Analyze and implement cost-optimization strategies (Design for Cost)

Present and explain technical specifications and test procedures to cross-functional teams

Collaborate closely with lab teams to validate system performance.

Requirements

BSc in Mechanical Engineering - must

10+ years of experience in developing multidisciplinary systems

Proven experience in opto-mechanical system development

Demonstrated experience in building integration frameworks for complex systems

Hands-on experience in developing precision motion systems

Prior experience in the semiconductor industry - advantage

Proficiency in Solid Edge for efficient design workflows - advantage

Familiarity with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) - advantage

Experience working with Agile PLM systems

Understanding of safety standards and cleanroom-compatible materials

Full proficiency in English and Hebrew

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world's most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

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