Senior Robotics Mechanical / Mechatronics Design Engineer

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers’ products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world’s largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of 16 million 12-inch equivalent wafers. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

We are seeking a talented Mechanical R&D Engineer to drive the development of our next-generation robots. In this role, you will deliver design of advanced robotic arms from concept to prototype validation. Working in a highly collaborative, result-oriented environment, you will solve complex engineering challenges in complex design, structural simulation, and precision motion control. If you are a proactive problem-solver passionate about pushing the boundaries of automation, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the mechanical design and structural analysis of robot bodies, manipulator arms, and End-of-Arm Tooling (EOAT).
2. Execute Design for Cleanliness strategies, including particle suppression, negative pressure/airflow management, low-outgassing material selection, and sealing & lubrication design.
3. Conduct simulation and physical validation for structural rigidity, modal analysis, thermal deformation, and positioning accuracy.
4. Collaborate with the control team to define servo motor selection, transmission architecture, and sensor deployment.

Personal Attributes

1. Exhibit qualities and willingness to work within a team concept.
2. Perform tasks efficiently with a focus on results.
3. Willingness to assist persons to plan their career development.
4. Strong communication skills.
5. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
6. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
7. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
8. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.


Other Requirements

1. 2+ years of experience in precision mechanism or automation equipment mechanical design.
2. Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks / NX / Creo) and Finite Element Analysis.
3. Strong knowledge of precision transmission component selection.
4. Experience in equipment design for cleanroom or vacuum environments.
5. Proven ability to independently complete the full development lifecycle from conceptual design to prototype validation.
6. Experience with wafer transfer mechanisms or advanced packaging equipment.
7. Experience in lightweight / high-rigidity topology optimization design.
8. Familiar with DFM/DFA and collaborative process development with suppliers.

Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC’s core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.