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RESPONSIBILITIES\nConduct module-level requirement analysis and author technical specifications and design briefs for electromechanical, automated, robotic platforms, machines, and modules.\n\nLead the evaluation and selection of technical concepts in collaboration with domain experts, based on functional, economic, and risk criteria.\n\nEnsure architectural consistency and interface compatibility across subsystems and modules.\n\nGuide the development of subsystem concepts, requirements, and technical interfaces and validate their feasibility through analytical modeling and simulation.\n\nFacilitate design reviews and ensure that development progress aligns with system-level objectives.\n\nDrive risk assessments and initiate necessary pre-development or technology validation activities.\n\nEnsure compliance with certification requirements (e.g., CE, SEMI, RoHS) and support the preparation of documentation.\n\nPresent technical solutions and resolve module-level issues in collaboration with customers and stakeholders.\n\n3. ESSENTIAL QUALITY EXPECTATIONS\nStrategic and electromechanical robotic module-level thinking with the ability to balance technical depth and cross-domain integration.\n\nStrong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions under ambiguity using physical principles and engineering judgment.\n\nExcellent communication and moderation skills to lead interdisciplinary teams through complex trade-offs.\n\nProactive mindset for identifying innovation opportunities and system improvements.\n\nCommitment to technical excellence, documentation, and knowledge transfer.\n\nCustomer-oriented thinking and ability to represent the company in technical discussions.\n\nAUTHORITY \nLead module level development for EPG team under the Director of Product Engineering\n\n5. REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering. (MSc, MEng, etc. desired)\n\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in the module level leadership of the development of complex robotic, electromechanical, mechatronic systems, ideally in semiconductor backend equipment.\n\nMinimum of 3 years as a direct engineer.\n\nProven track record in system engineering, electromechanical and robotic machine concept development, and cross-discipline, electro-mechanical engineering leadership.\n\nExperience with thermal systems, motion control, sensor integration, and.\n\nKnowledge of risk management, regulatory certification processes and machine intelligence\n\nExcellent English communication skills.\n\nWillingness to travel internationally up to 10%.\n\nCompensation: The estimated base pay range for this position is $113,000-$142,000 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related factors. This range represents Cohu’s good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for this role upon hire. This role may also be eligible for other compensation programs as determined by company policy.\nFeatured benefits\nMedical, dental & vision insurance\n\n401(k) with company matching contributions\n\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\n\nTuition assistance\n\nDisability & life insurance\n\nProfit Sharing\n\nWith more than 3000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, generous employee benefits and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides you with international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice.\nConnect with Cohu…\nConnect with your future…\nCohu firmly supports the U.S. national and various state and local policies of equal employment opportunity which are designed to provide equality of employment and advancement opportunities to every individual without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected category.\nIn addition, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified disabled individuals, upon request.\nGlobally, Cohu is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment, in the U.S. and in all other locations around the world where we have operations.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5195,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":3,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"Upper-Intermediate (B2)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Test & Measurement Instruments","Semiconductor Equipment"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-03T12:51:48Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":63,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":4,"expected_fill_days":54,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-07T05:47:08Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":142000,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/cohu-electromechanical-systems-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/cohu-electromechanical-systems-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-08T04:27:03Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":9573,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-09T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":11294},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=11294"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fcohu-electromechanical-systems-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fcohu-electromechanical-systems-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fcohu-electromechanical-systems-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/cohu-electromechanical-systems-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fcohu-electromechanical-systems-engineer"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3680344}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"cohu.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3680344},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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