Principal Product Design Engineer

Lead product design and development for semiconductor equipment, turning customer needs and innovation into reliable, manufacturable, scalable products in Austin.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept through production release.
• Design and develop automation equipment, end effectors, material handling solutions, and semiconductor manufacturing support equipment.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, and design documentation.
• Run design reviews, engineering validation activities, and product qualification efforts.
• Drive designs for manufacturability, serviceability, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Support improvements for existing products and customer-driven enhancements.
• Develop engineering standards, templates, and best practices to improve quality and efficiency.
• Partner with Manufacturing Operations to improve prototype-to-production transitions.
• Support customer design reviews, supplier development activities, and technical problem resolution.
• Mentor engineers, designers, and technical staff through design reviews and project execution.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and digital tools to improve engineering productivity, knowledge management, documentation, and decision-making.
• Support Fabworx innovation initiatives and help convert qualified opportunities into successful products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of product design and development experience.
• Strong background in semiconductor equipment, automation systems, industrial equipment, robotics, or precision machinery.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks and engineering documentation systems.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM/DFA, structural analysis, and mechanical design principles.
• Experience managing products through the complete product lifecycle.
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional engineering projects.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Experience with PDM/PLM systems preferred.
• Semiconductor industry experience strongly preferred.
• Interest in applying AI and modern digital tools to engineering workflows.

Tools & Technologies

• SolidWorks
• PDM/PLM
• AI
• Automation
• Digital tools

Compensation & Location

• Austin, TX (onsite)
• USD 135,000 - 150,000 per year

Benefits

• 15 Days Paid Time Off, plus major holidays (12 days per year)
• Company bonus program
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible scheduling options for family care needs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and benefits
• Parental and family leave
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Account options
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

About Fabworx Solutions, Inc.

• Founded in 2002 to improve the mechanical performance of semiconductor wafer processing equipment robots.
• Expanded from that focus to hardware innovations across PVD, CVD, Diffusion, Etch, RTP, and more.
• Focus on addressing problems few others address, instead of competing on lower cost alone.
• Global reach across the United States, East and Southeast Asia, and Europe.
• Headquartered in Austin, with branch offices in South Korea and Taiwan, and distributors in ten other countries.

What to Expect

• Family-friendly small company with light red tape and novel thinking.
• Respects input and provides a voice in company direction.
• Balance of teamwork and personal contribution.
• ISO-certified manufacturer focused on zero defects.

Equal Opportunity

• Fabworx Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Application

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