Cohu, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Senior System Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCohu, Inc. is a global publicly traded company offering challenging and rewarding work experiences. They are seeking a Senior System Engineer to translate complex customer requirements into robust mechatronic and robotic system concepts while driving multi-disciplinary innovation.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturingPublic SafetyTest and Measurement
Hiring Manager
Sharon Benjamin
Responsibilities
Conduct system-level requirement analysis and author technical specifications and design briefs for robotic/mechatronic platforms, machines, and modules
Lead the evaluation and selection of technical concepts in collaboration with domain experts across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software disciplines, based on functional, economic, and risk criteria
Ensure architectural consistency and interface compatibility between mechanical, electrical, and software-controlled subsystems
Guide the development of subsystem concepts and validate their feasibility through analytical modeling and simulation
Facilitate design reviews and ensure that development progress aligns with system-level integration objectives
Drive risk assessments and initiate necessary pre-development or technology validation activities
Ensure compliance with certification requirements (e.g., CE, SEMI, RoHS) and support the preparation of documentation
Support patent applications and the protection of intellectual property arising from system-level innovations
Present technical solutions and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with customers and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field (PhD, MSc, MEng, etc. desired)
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the system-level leadership of complex mechatronic or robotic system development, ideally in semiconductor backend equipment
Minimum of 5 years as a direct engineer in a discipline
Proven track record in system engineering for multi-domain machine development, machine concept development, and cross-functional engineering leadership
Deep understanding of thermal systems, motion control, sensor integration, embedded control, and machine intelligence, and how these interact in a robotic product
Experience with requirement engineering, risk management, and certification processes
Strong knowledge of modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), CAE, and system simulation
Excellent English communication skills; German and/or French is a plus
Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%
Benefits
Generous employee benefits
Company
Cohu, Inc.
Cohu is the leading supplier of semiconductor test handlers and contactors, and a growing provider of automated test equipment, inspection & metrology solutions, and data analytics software to optimize semiconductor manufacturing yield and productivity.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$287M2025-09-24Post Ipo Debt· $287M
1978-06-13IPO
Leadership Team
Luis Muller
Chief Executive Officer and Board of Director
Craig Halterman
VP / Chief Information Officer
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