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About Applied Intuition
We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.
About Tokyo
Applied Intuition entered the Japan market in 2019. The company has rapidly grown and established strategic relationships with major Japanese automotive OEM customers. Based in Otemachi area, the Tokyo site consists of more than 60 employees who previously come from Woven by Toyota, Mobileye, TIER IV, Google, Siemens and other renowned companies. We are hiring our first new graduate class - want to learn more?
About the role
As a Mechanical Engineer at Applied, you will be an integral part of the entire product design lifecycle. Your technical contributions will directly impact the requirements, design, integration, and validation/verification of our self-driving vehicles. You will support the testing and evaluation of sensors such as cameras, radars, and lidars. You will focus on developing hardware for the harsh environment of various types of vehicles.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
- Support the mechanical engineering development of Applied Vehicles.
- Contribute to the mechanical design of the external sensor suite, compute assembly, and interior of the vehicles.
- Perform structural and thermal analysis of mechanical designs
- Own the design, analysis, and validation of the system from the component level, assembly level, and the fully integrated vehicle
- Design with a focus on scalability and manufacturability
- Work cross-functionally to ensure the requirements and mechanical designs meet the needs of all the teams within the organization
- Verify that the designed components can be properly installed on the vehicle without issues through hands-on validation
We're looking for someone who has:
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering
- Fluency in both English and Japanese (written and verbal), with the ability to operate effectively in a bilingual business environment
- 2+ year of experience designing hardware and shipping products
- Demonstrated experience in FEA/CAE
- Experience with hardware reliability and testing
- NVH experience is a plus
- Perform incoming IQC on design hardware including visual inspection, pressure testing, and firmware flashing
- CNC, Machining, Metal Working and Welding experience
- Experience with Automotive Repair and Maintenance
- Experience working with AV Components Lidars, Radars, Camera etc
- Design, draw and prototype custom harness cable
- Familiarity using CAD (Solidworks Preferred) to navigate, design or modify 3D models
- Setup device under test and execute test scripts provided by test engineers
- Produce and develop detailed documentation for test, maintenance, safety, and team processes
- Work directly with engineers to design, fabricate, and assemble custom test fixtures
Benefits and perks:
- Lunch and dinner allowance
- Equity (RSU) offering
- English / Japanese language allowance
- Company sponsored housing program
- Pension plan (確定拠出年金)
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.
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For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
The intern will undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the Building Block Structure associated with the XP8 DCM product line, with the objective of attaining an in‑depth understanding of the configuration framework governing DCM process modules. Following this evaluation, the intern will delineate the common components and the specification variances across the various applications. Ultimately, the intern will conduct a structural analysis of each application and develop a detailed report outlining the principal design considerations.
What you will be working on
The intern will perform a structured review of the multi‑tiered Bill of Materials (BOM) for the DCM tool. The analysis will commence with the identification of components that are universally employed across the DCM product portfolio. Subsequently, the intern will assess component‑level differences to determine whether functionally interchangeable alternatives exist.
Upon completion of the classification of components into common, functionally equivalent, and application‑specific categories, the intern will collaborate with relevant stakeholder groups (including, but not limited to, the Process Development Team) to evaluate the rationale for such variations and to consider the implications of applying these variations uniformly across all applications.
The overarching objective of this project is to formulate viable recommendations for standardization.
What we are looking for
This project is ideally suited for interns majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or other engineering disciplines. A bachelor’s‑level academic background provides adequate technical preparation to execute the responsibilities associated with this project.
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.
For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what’s next, at the forefront of innovation and what’s technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we’re more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.
Job's mission
As a Process Integration Engineer (Mechanical focus), you’ll be at the heart of innovation, designing and refining the mechanical systems that power our advanced semiconductor equipment. From chambers to gas and vacuum units, your work will directly impact the performance and reliability of the tools used by leading tech companies around the world. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing.
What you will be working on
- Lead R&D for mechanical components and systems, including concept creation, feasibility analysis, and hands-on testing.
- Design and develop new equipment and functionalities and enhance existing systems from specification review through implementation. Perform engineering calculations including structural, thermal and fluid dynamics problems.
- Create and revise Creo Parametric CAD models and detail drawings, ranging in complexity from simple piece parts to large assemblies
- Select parts and control devices, performing technical evaluations to ensure compliance with design and performance standards.
- Prepare detailed documentation including instruction manuals, technical specifications, and design reports.
- Project management duties include report generation, schedule creation and maintenance, design reviews and interdepartmental coordination.
What we are looking for
- Master’s degree or above in Mechanical engineering or related degree.
- 3+ years of experience with 3D CAD software / 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical engineering.
- Experience in engineering, design, and development of complex mechanical systems including reactors, vacuum chambers, gas delivery systems, pneumatics, water cooling circuits, and vacuum systems required.
- Prior experience in the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry. Deposition product knowledge a plus (CVD, ALD, EPI, PVD).
- Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to present design concepts to peers and management in a professional and effective manner.
- Strong cross-functional communication and project execution skills.
- Good command of written and spoken English (Korea is a plus), able to read technical documents.
- Experience in customer technical support or project management is a plus.
- Willingness to travel frequently, both domestically and internationally.
Apply today to be part of what’s next.
We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.
To learn more about ASM, find us at asm.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Apply to ASM