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.