Opto-mechanical Engineer - Product Engineering (m/f/d)
Onsite position – Hsinchu, Taiwan (local employment)

Big ideas often start small - sometimes smaller than a speck of dust. Microchips power the tools and devices we rely on every day - from smartphones and electric vehicles to medical diagnostics and AI systems. SUSS equipment enables their production through scalable, high-precision solutions in lithography, wafer bonding, and packaging. With over 75 years of experience and a global presence, we are a trusted partner that combines reliability and innovative strength. 

We are guided by the conviction that innovation is not only created by technology, but by people who take responsibility and overcome boundaries together. 

Do you have technical expertise, precision and a passion for innovation? Then join us in shaping the next technology hub in the Semiconductor Industry! In a future-orientated environment, you will develop highly complex solutions that drive progress in microelectronics. Your contribution to the continuous development and quality assurance of our products will ensure the technological breakthroughs of the next generation.
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Role Introduction:

• We are seeking a talented and experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in the design and development of precision opto-mechanical systems for semiconductor manufacturing or advanced process equipment.
• As a member of the DSC Product Engineering Team, you will play a key role in supporting product development, sustaining engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work in a highly collaborative international environment, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and support product lifecycle activities.
• We are looking for a candidate who possesses strong technical expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and effective communication abilities in English.

Your mission:

Opto-Mechanical System Design & Development

• Design, analyze, and optimize precision opto-mechanical systems and subsystems for DSC lithography process equipment.
• Develop innovative mechanical solutions to ensure system performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform tolerance analysis, thermal analysis, and structural evaluations to support system performance requirements.

Testing, Alignment & Validation

• Develop and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) for system performance characterization and root cause analysis.
• Support optical alignment methodology development and system calibration activities.
• Define and perform validation plans to verify design robustness and product performance.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Service teams to transfer new technologies and products into production.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing issues and field escalations.
• Drive process improvements to achieve production efficiency, quality, and reliability targets.

Product Sustaining & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (CIP) for mature products.
• Support maintenance and lifecycle management activities of existing systems.
• Initiate, review, and validate engineering changes to improve product performance, quality, and manufacturability.

Engineering Management & Collaboration

• Manage engineering documentation, BOMs, and product structures within ERP/PDM systems.
• Conduct risk assessments, cost evaluations, and technical trade-off studies.
• Collaborate closely with optical, electrical, software, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Education& Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Opto-Mechatronics Engineering, Photonics Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience in semiconductor equipment, inspection systems, laser equipment, projection systems, or related industries.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in opto-mechanical system design and development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven experience in precision system design, including optical and mechanical integration.
• Strong knowledge of: Opto-mechanical system design, Optical test platforms, Thermal and structural analysis
• Experience with precision machining processes, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams and supporting the transition from prototype to manufacturing
• Proficiency with CAD and PDM systems (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Experience with ERP systems and BOM management.
• Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin is required, with a minimum proficiency level of C1.
  
• Good in English speaking and writing, with a minimum proficiency level of B2.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates who possess one or more of the following qualifications are highly preferred:

• Advanced Opto-Mechanical Component & System Design
  • Experience designing high-precision lens mounts, mirror mounts, prism fixtures, and structural assemblies for optical or projection systems.
  • Knowledge of kinematic mounting principles and flexure-based mechanisms for highly stable and stress-free optical integration.
• Precision Alignment & Six-Degree-of-Freedom (6-DoF) Mechanisms
  • Experience developing precision positioning and alignment mechanisms for optical systems.
  • Familiarity with tolerance budgeting and translating optical performance requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Thermal Management & STOP Analysis
  • Experience performing Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance (STOP) analysis or related FEA simulations.
  • Knowledge of thermal management solutions and compensation t`echniques for minimizing optical drift and performance degradation.
• Dynamic Structural Design & Vibration Control
  • Experience conducting modal, harmonic, or vibration analysis for precision mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge of vibration isolation and dynamic system optimization for high-accuracy equipment.
• Semiconductor or Precision Equipment Development
  • Experience in semiconductor equipment, optical inspection systems, lithography systems, laser processing equipment, precision motion systems, or related industries.
  • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing transfer, and engineering change management.

Business travel requirement:

• Typically less than two months of business travel per year.

• We enrich your life with attractive rewards:

  NT$8,000 annual travel subsidy,  NT$5,000 club activity subsidy,  Birthday voucher & Mid-Autumn gift box, Quarterly team gatherings & Family Day events

• Working hours that accommodate your individual needs:

  10 days of annual leave from day one,  14 days of paid sick leave per year, leave above Labor Standards Act requirements

• Working together and celebrating together:

  Regular team-building events , family-friendly activities , supportive, people-first work culture

• Your health is important to us:

  NT$8,000 health check subsidy (every two years),  NT$1,000 vaccination subsidy (age 40+), Pre-employment health check covered