Senior Mechanical Engineer

Chanhassen, United States | Posted on 09/22/2026

Our clientAgnitron is a leading provider of advanced automation solutions and semiconductor equipment, committed to delivering innovative technology that drives industry success.

Their mission is to empower their customers through superior products and unparalleled service, enabling them to achieve operational excellence and growth.

Its MOCVD equipment is recognized as the world leader in materials quality for and is the world leader in mid-sized laser epitaxial production tools. Agnitron has more than 120 customers using its tools and automation control software on 4 continents worldwide.

Agnitron Technology is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the execution of semiconductor process equipment projects. This role combines mechanical engineering, project coordination, vendor follow-up, and purchasing support. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will help ensure that projects move efficiently from design through procurement, assembly, testing, and customer delivery.

This position will work closely with process engineers, software engineers, production, purchasing, vendors, and company management. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background, is highly organized, communicates clearly, and enjoys keeping complex technical projects moving forward.

Responsibilities include:

• Create and review technical documentation for semiconductor growth systems,
• reactor upgrades, gas delivery systems, and custom semiconductor equipment.
• Delegate tasks to engineers to ensure timely completion of projects
• Support and organize internal design reviews.
• gaps, and vendor delays by project
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes and resolve technical questions to create
• orders for purchasing.
• Maintain project documentation, task lists, and status updates.
• Communicate project progress and issues clearly to management.
• Manage customer relationships and support relevant technical questions.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes, design review
• practices, purchasing handoffs, and project tracking methods

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or
• technical project coordination.
• At least 1+ years’ experience reading and reviewing mechanical drawings, CAD
• models, BOMs, vendor quotes, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active projects and
• open tasks at the same time.
• Ability to follow up consistently and keep projects moving without needing
• Mechanical engineering, mechanical design, or project engineering experience.
• Experience with custom equipment, vacuum systems, semiconductor tools,
• industrial machinery, or precision mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and technical
• specifications.

Preferred qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, project engineering, or
• technical project coordination preferred.
• Mechanical engineering or mechanical design background in MOCVD
• tools, industrial systems, or related precision mechanical assemblies.
• Equivalent hands-on experience in mechanical design, project engineering, or
• custom equipment manufacturing will also be considered.
• Experience with SolidWorks is preferred
• Familiarity with stainless steel fabrication, machined parts, welded assemblies,
• gas delivery hardware, vacuum components, O-ring seals, heaters, cooling
• systems, or precision mechanical interfaces is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds daily.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision is available with company contributions provided
• 401k plus a company match and profit share bonus
• Historical cash bonuses based on company and employee performance