Electrical Design Engineer Semiconductor Equipment | Level 3 | Contract | San Jose, CA

Electrical Design Engineer Semiconductor Equipment | Level 3

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Job Type: Long-Term Contract
Experience: 5+ years with a Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support the development of complex semiconductor capital equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in electrical subsystem design, circuit development, PCB layouts, cable harnesses, safety interlocks, and equipment-level electrical integration.

This role involves collaborating with senior R&D engineers, contributing to product development, conducting engineering tests, supporting regulatory compliance, and preparing designs for production release.

Key Responsibilities

Develop electrical subsystem and system-level designs for complex semiconductor equipment based on customer and internal requirements.
Collaborate with R&D teams to translate concepts and requirements into integrated products.
Design AC/DC and digital electrical systems, circuit boards, cable assemblies, and cable harnesses.
Develop and evaluate electrical safety interlocks for semiconductor equipment.
Support electrical design reviews and compliance with applicable SEMI, UL, CE, and other safety standards.
Conduct hands-on engineering tests, collect and analyze data, and present results to project teams.
Develop and document calibration procedures and methods.
Define project scope, engineering tasks, effort estimates, and development requirements.
Prepare electrical schematics, drawings, technical reports, and production documentation.
Support product design reviews and production release activities.
Troubleshoot electrical issues encountered during manufacturing, integration, and field operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience in electrical and electronic design for industrial products or complex equipment.
Semiconductor equipment product development experience is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal electrical circuits.
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: OrCAD, Altium Designer, AutoCAD, and PADS PCB layout.
Understanding of electrical schematics, PCB layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable harness design.
Familiarity with applicable SEMI standards, including S2, S8, and F47, and relevant UL, CE, and RoHS requirements.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple engineering tasks in a cross-functional, matrix-based environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing temperature control systems for complex equipment.
Experience with semiconductor process equipment, vacuum systems, deposition, etch, or related technologies.
Experience with electrical safety validation, calibration, and hardware testing.
Familiarity with production release, manufacturing support, and field issue resolution.

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on Electrical Design Engineer with strong hardware design fundamentals, relevant equipment development experience, and the ability to contribute to semiconductor product development from initial design through testing and production release.

Electrical Design Engineer Semiconductor Equipment | Level 3 | Contract | San Jose, CA

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