Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Lapmaster Wolters is a global leader in high-precision machine tools and surface processing systems, with a heritage spanning over 200 years. The company specialises in industrial lapping, polishing, fine grinding, and advanced abrasive technologies, serving more than 20 industries worldwide.

With over 600 employees, 40,000+ m² of production space, and revenues exceeding €250 million, Lapmaster Wolters is a trusted partner to global manufacturers. The company is now strategically expanding into advanced semiconductor packaging – one of the industry’s fastest-growing segments – driven by demand for heterogeneous integration, chiplet architectures, and next-generation compute platforms.

Job Title: Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Location:  Bangalore, India
Department:  Mechanical Engineering – Semiconductor Equipment
Employment Type:  Full-Time

ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within our semiconductor equipment engineering team, driving the design and development of high-precision capital equipment and industrial machinery. You will own complex product development programmes end-to-end from concept and detailed design through prototype, build, and test cycles 
In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including process engineers, software and controls engineers, Multiphysics modelling specialists, and suppliers to resolve challenging design problems and address high-value customer requirements. You will also play a key mentoring role, guiding junior engineers through design trade-offs and best practices. This is a significant opportunity to shape the next generation of semiconductor equipment at a company actively defining the future of advanced packaging technology.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES but not limited to:

• Provide technical leadership to guide engineering teams through design trade-offs across prototype, build, and test cycles.
• Lead projects of notable complexity and risk; develop top-level design strategy for product development programmes.
• Collaborate with the Multiphysics modelling team to analyse performance characteristics and evaluate design trade-offs.
• Resolve design problems related to product performance across engineering, manufacturing, and field environments.
• Interface with internal and external customers on significantly complex engineering issues, addressing High Value Problems (HVPs) across a range of products.
• Facilitate communication across diverse teams including process engineers, technicians, software/controls teams, and suppliers.
• Ensure design specifications comply with and exceed all applicable regulatory standards in coordination with relevant departments.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide range of complex engineering problems; perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Prioritise and manage multiple concurrent projects within defined design specifications and budget constraints.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong expertise in precision mechanical design, FEA, GD&T, and complex mechanism development.
• In-depth knowledge of engineering plastics including polypropylene, PVDF, Teflon, PTFE, PFA, PVC, and similar materials.
• Develop, design, or modify mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, or drawings/specifications
• Perform advanced stress, thermal, tolerance, and vibration analyses.
• Define test requirements, coordinate test execution and document complex engineering test reports and specifications
• Drive DFX initiatives while establishing operational standards.
• Proven ability to independently lead complete product design and development cycles.
• Proficiency in mechanical design software, specifically SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Good knowledge of ASME, ISO, and SEMI standards applicable to semiconductor equipment.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Self-motivated with the ability to deliver results under minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with a commitment to developing junior talent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 6–8 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on capital equipment or industrial machinery.
• Prior exposure to semiconductor equipment, precision manufacturing, or high-tolerance engineering environments is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering team members.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation package aligned with industry benchmarks.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and advanced packaging technologies.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognised engineering organisation.
• A culture that values precision, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Lapmaster Wolters is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business requirements.

Ready to engineer the future of semiconductor technology?
Apply today and discover why Lapmaster Wolters is a great place to build your career.

 

Company Description:

Lapmaster International, LLC is a leading international precision machine tool builder headquartered in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs near O’Hare Airport. Our diverse team works with a broad variety of industries and technologies. Our technical expertise includes Motion Control, Robotics, Automation, Machine Design, and Application Engineering. Our customers include small, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Electronics, Bearings, Optics/Electro-optics, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and Medical Devices. Our business model is to utilize leading technologies and exceptional engineering talent coupled with outstanding customer service to solve manufacturing and precision machining problems.

Since 1948, industry has relied on Lapmaster to solve the most challenging precision surfacing problems. With over 60 years of experience, Lapmaster has a proven history of successfully developing cost effective processing solutions for virtually any application requiring precision sizing, flatness, parallelism, roundness, straightness, or surface finish. Lapmaster serves the Fine Grinding, Advanced Materials, Precision Optics, Bore Honing and Finishing, Lapping/Polishing and Metallographic markets through an expanding network of sales and services offices located throughout the world. Sales and technical service is available either through local Lapmaster Sales Representative or through our main Sales and Technical Services Centers located in Mount Prospect, IL, Plymouth, UK, Chennai, India, Tokyo, Japan and Shenyang, China.

Competitive Benefits Package for Full Time employees:

• 401(k) with Matching
• Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life & AD&D
• Vacation, Sick, Holidays
• EAP

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)

It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination

Recruiter Policy:

Lapmaster International, LLC (aka Precision Surfacing Solutions) “the Company” has an internal recruiting function. The Company may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters (Agency).  Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact employees of the Company directly in an attempt to present candidates. The Company’s policy is for the internal recruiting team or other authorized personnel to present ALL candidates to hiring managers. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Lapmaster International, LLC from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Company mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Company employees, or to the resume database will be considered Company property. Lapmaster International LLC, will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.  Lapmaster International LLC, will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.