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SyentaÌýis pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localised Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology. Our platform enables advanced packaging by combining patterning and metallisation into a single tool. We achieve high-speed, high-resolution metallisation at lower costs and energy use, while minimising emissions and waste.Ìý

Founded in Australia, we are building a world-class team of engineers and scientists tackling some of the toughest challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. Our collaborative, people-first culture empowers individuals to take ownership, innovate, and deliver breakthrough results.Ìý

About the RoleÌý

We are seeking aÌýSemiconÌýMachine Design Engineer to take ownership of designing, building, and commissioning semiconductor capital equipment from concept through to stable production. This role requires end-to-end responsibility: mechanical and mechatronic design, electrical and controls integration, build, commissioning, and handover. It is an equipment design role – not field service, maintenance, or process integration.Ìý

The ideal candidate has personally led the mechanical or mechatronic design of a productionÌýsemiconÌýtool (or a directly comparable platform in photonics/optics, advanced microfluidics, lithography mask-making, MEMS, vacuum systems, e-beam, or nanoimprint), andÌýhas delivered designs that hold sub-micron placement or overlay accuracy in the presence of significant force, thermal load, vibration, or process disturbances.

You will helpÌýSyentaÌýscale its manufacturing capabilities by designing high-precision tools thatÌýoperateÌýreliably in cleanroom environments.Ìý

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End-to-End Machine Design & DeliveryÌý

• Lead the full machine lifecycle: mechanical structure, mechatronics, motion and metrology systems, electrical/pneumatic systems, controls architecture, and safety systems.Ìý
• Develop and own the machine design specification from requirements capture through FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).Ìý
• Select and specify precision components across disciplines: motion stages, sensors, actuators, frames, vibration isolation, enclosures, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems.Ìý
• Make material, finish, lubrication, and outgassing choicesÌýappropriate toÌýISO Class 3 (or better) cleanroom operation, with explicit attention to particle generation, contamination control, andÌýfabÌýintegration constraints.Ìý
• Produce complete documentation packages: assembly drawings, electrical schematics, BoMs, maintenance manuals, and operator instructions.Ìý

Build, Commissioning & HandoverÌý

• Manage the build process: internal fabrication, external vendor coordination, system integration, and commissioning.Ìý
• Collaborate with process, yield, reliability, and quality teams to ensure tools meet throughput, yield, and uptime targets.Ìý
• Provide post-deployment support, iterate on performance, and transfer knowledge to operations and maintenance teams.Ìý

Safety & ComplianceÌý

• Ensure machinesÌýcomply withÌýthe SEMI suite of standards and relevant machine safety standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, AS 4024).Ìý
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safeguards to maximise operator safety and uptime.Ìý

RequirementsÌý

• 8+ years designing and delivering semiconductor capital equipment (or directly comparable tools — photonics/optics equipment, advanced microfluidics, lithography mask-making, MEMS production, vacuum systems for research labs, e-beam tools, or nanoimprint) end-to-end. Aerospace, scientific instruments, and high-end medical imaging are the closest comparable industries.Ìý
• Personally led mechanical or mechatronic design of a productionÌýsemiconÌýtool or major sub-system as part of, leading, or architecting the design team. Testing, yield, or reliability engineers with equivalent design exposure will also be considered. Field service and maintenance backgrounds are not a fit.Ìý
• DemonstratedÌýtrack recordÌýdesigning to sub-micron placement or overlay accuracy on a machine that simultaneously contends with significant force, thermal load, vibration, or process disturbances.Ìý
• Cleanroom-compatible design experience: material, finish, lubrication, and outgassing decisions driven by ISO Class 3 or better.Ìý
• Deep understanding ofÌýsemicon-specific design constraints: particle generation and contamination, yield,ÌýfabÌýintegration, environmental factors (humidity, temperature, vibration), operational constraints, safety systems, and materials management.Ìý
• Intimately familiar with the SEMI suite of standards.Ìý
• Familiar with existing semiconductor manufacturing processes — e.g. EUV and other lithography platforms (ASML, Canon, Nikon), nanoimprint lithography (NIL), inspection tools (KLA), electroplating and sputtering, CMP, wafer and reticule/template handling, die bonding, and photomask manufacturing.Ìý
• Direct commissioning and production handover experience; has personally walked machines through FAT, SAT, and into stable operation.Ìý
• Excellent problem-solving, initiative, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.Ìý

Preferred ExperienceÌý

• Strong mechanical design capability: precision structures, kinematic mounting, mechanisms, pneumatics, tolerancing; proficient in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, or Fusion 360).Ìý
• Solid electrical and controls integration experience: panel design, motor/driveÌýselection, PLC/HMIÌýprogrammingÌýor close collaboration with controls engineers.Ìý
• Electrical CAD: EPLAN or AutoCAD ElectricalÌý
• PLC/Motion Control: BeckhoffÌýTwinCAT, Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley, or equivalentÌý
• Vision systems: Cognex, Keyence, or equivalentÌý
• Machine safety calculation tools: SISTEMA or equivalentÌý
• PDM/PLM: SolidWorks PDM, Vault, or similarÌý

Why ChooseÌýSyenta?Ìý

We’reÌýpassionate about building a diverse, people-first company. Our culture of collaboration and mutual respect fuels innovation capable of redefining an industry. AtÌýSyenta,Ìýyou’llÌýhave the opportunity to take ownership, lead high-impact teams, and shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing.Ìý

What We OfferÌý

• Salary Range: $120k – $150kÌý
• Early-stage equity opportunitiesÌý
• 12% superannuation contributionsÌý
• Flexible leave policies and a strong work-life balanceÌý
• Professional growth in a high-impact, fast-growing deep-tech startupÌý
• Team events and collaborative culture, including company-wide gatherings in AustraliaÌý