ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (R&D/SEMICONDUCTOR)

Job Summary Design and develop electrical architectures and control systems for semiconductor process equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving innovative solutions for R&D and customer projects. Responsibilities • Design electrical architectures for semiconductor process equipment, including power distribution, control panels, field wiring, and electrical schematics to meet project requirements. • Perform electrical load calculations, size components, design power distribution, and coordinate electrical protection to ensure system reliability and safety. • Design motor control circuits, sensor and actuator interfaces, instrumentation, and electrical safety interlocks to support machine functionality. • Select electrical components based on project needs, cost-effectiveness, reliability, and manufacturability to optimize performance and production. • Develop innovative electrical solutions for new R&D projects, Customer Engineering Solutions (CES), and Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) to enhance product offerings. • Collaborate in design reviews and contribute to hardware and software specifications to fulfill Market Requirement Specifications (MRS). • Support development of automation and motion control systems using PLC-based control platforms to improve machine operations. • Design and validate digital and analog I/O architectures for modular machine configurations to ensure system flexibility and scalability. • Integrate servo drives, motors, encoders, pneumatic devices, and field sensors into machine control systems to achieve precise control. • Develop and execute complex projects, managing technical challenges and delivering solutions on schedule. • Ensure all designs comply with applicable industry standards, including SEMI, NFPA 79, IEC, and company engineering standards to maintain safety and quality. • Utilize engineering tools such as SAP, AutoCAD Electrical, SharePoint, and document management systems to support design and documentation processes. Preferred competencies and qualifications • Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant semiconductor industry experience. • Self-starter with a strong problem-solving mindset to independently address technical challenges. • Ability to create and evaluate design concepts and interfaces to optimize system performance. • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, marketing, and vendors. • Proficiency in electrical design CAD software (WSCAD), PLC programming, AutoCAD, and SAP to support design and project execution.