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As a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on MOCVD equipment, you'll join a dynamic team designing and developing the advanced manufacturing systems that enable next-generation high-temperature superconducting (HTS) wire. Your work will directly influence equipment performance, manufacturing capability, product quality, and the commercialization of one of the world's most advanced continuous manufacturing platforms.\nBased at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Mechanical Engineer leads the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems supporting MetOx's MOCVD manufacturing equipment. Core mechanical systems include: MOCVD reactor chambers, gas delivery, susceptor and hot zone, vacuum and exhaust systems, and conveyance systems. Working closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Controls Engineering, and R&D, this role combines advanced mechanical engineering, precision machine design, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver robust, scalable equipment solutions that support commercial manufacturing.\nKey Responsibilities\nMechanical Engineering & Tool Development\nLeads the design, development, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems supporting MOCVD and related thin-film deposition equipment.\nApplies advanced mechanical engineering principles to solve complex challenges involving vacuum systems, thermal systems, precision mechanical assemblies, and equipment integration.\nDesigns and develops core MOCVD mechanical components, tooling, fixtures, and equipment that improve manufacturability, reliability, maintainability, and throughput.\nPartners with Process Engineering to translate process and materials requirements into robust mechanical designs 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execution.\nManufacturing Integration\nPartners with Process Engineering and Manufacturing to improve equipment reliability, uptime, throughput, and manufacturability.\nSupports DFM, DFA, and Design for Reliability initiatives throughout equipment development.\nIdentifies opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce technical risk, and support manufacturing scale-up.\nDevelops standardized engineering solutions supporting future equipment expansion.\nMentorship\nMentors junior engineers and supports the technical development of engineering team members.\nParticipates in peer design reviews and promotes engineering best practices across the organization.\nOther duties as assigned.\nMinimum Qualifications: \nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.\nFour years of engineering experience including experience in MOCVD, PVD, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, vacuum systems, or similar thin-film deposition technologies.\nAn advanced 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Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. 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