Mechanical Engineer II

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Mechanical Engineer II San Diego, CA, United States Cohu is a world leader in semiconductor handling equipment used to test ICs. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer with strong expertise in automation equipment design, mechanisms, and electromechanical systems. This role focuses on developing innovative mechanical solutions for new product introductions and enhancing our existing automation platforms. We're looking for someone who is creative, hands-on, and excited about engineering complex automation systems. Key Responsibilities Innovation & Product Development Conceptualize, design, and develop automation and mechanical technologies, including prototypes, testing, and transfer to high‑volume production. Lead engineering efforts for new and existing mechanical and electromechanical systems. Improve and optimize current designs, assemblies, and processes. Engineering Analysis & Documentation Perform mechanical analysis to validate design feasibility and risk. Create detailed drawings, assemblies, BOMs, alignment procedures, and engineering documentation. Conduct functional, reliability, and performance testing. Cross-functional Collaboration Work with mechanical, electrical, software, and vision engineering teams, both locally and remotely. Interface with operations, sales, customers, and other Cohu business units. Select, evaluate and qualify new vendor components for performance and reliability. Project Leadership Participate in all phases of development: requirements, design, integration, test, deployment, and support. Develop and maintain project requirements, specs, schedules, and budgets. Manage timelines, design reviews, and functional specifications for new sub-assemblies. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 5+ years of experience in mechanical design. Strong background in mechanism design, including gears, racks, bearings, actuators, linkages, motors, cylinders, vacuum components,

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