Kforce has a client that is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Fremont, CA. Duties include: * Mechanical Design Engineer participates in the conceptualization, modeling, analysis, development, documentation, and test/validation of hardware associated with new semiconductor equipment * Designs parts using metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings/plating's; Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured in accordance with performance and cost objectives * Ensures documentation is consistent standards and other standards as applicable (ANSI, DIN, etc.) as well as best known methods for GD&T; Accordingly, demonstrates knowledge and ability to properly utilize them * Performs analytical work in order to characterize and properly specify new and existing designs, including heat transfer, stress, vibrations, fluid/gas dynamics and manufacturability * Develops and execute test plans that generate characterization data sufficient to understand and validate the performance of the design * Develops and presents reports/presentations of excellent quality that communicate design intent, analysis, and validation at design reviews * Close interactions with suppliers and other internal departments to ensure reception of high quality, well tested and cost optimized solutions for the defined requirements * May be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of custom mechanical tooling, fixturing and associated processes to enable the handling, assembly and/or disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle * Establishes standards across all operational processes * Prepares all required deliverables requested by product development plan (e.g., FMEA, technical specifications, risk analysis, test specifications, design review presentations)