Electrical Design Lead

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Work Mode: 100% On-site
Duration: 6 Months

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Lead to lead electrical and control system design for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in electrical schematics, cable harness design, PLC programming, motion control, servo systems, and industrial communication protocols.

The candidate will be responsible for developing electrical architectures, power control systems, safety circuits, detailed engineering drawings, and bills of materials while ensuring compliance with applicable electrical safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complete electrical system architectures for semiconductor equipment, including AC power, DC power supplies, I/O controls, and safety systems.

• Design and develop electrical schematics, cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, 2D drawings, and bills of materials.

• Perform electrical and control system design using E3, EPLAN, AutoCAD, OrCAD, and related engineering tools.

• Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs, servo motor systems, amplifiers, and closed-loop control systems.

• Configure and tune servo drives using appropriate PID/PIV control methods.

• Design power circuits, temperature control systems, and electrical interlocks.

• Integrate temperature, pressure, flow, and vibration sensors into equipment control systems.

• Work with thermocouples, RTDs, pyrometers, and fiber-optic probes for temperature measurement applications.

• Support electrical and electromechanical design involving pneumatic valves, servo valves, pressure regulators, and heating systems.

• Implement industrial communication interfaces, including Ethernet, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, and RS232/RS485.

• Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable IEC, NEMA, NFPA, UL, NEC, and SEMI S2 requirements.

• Conduct engineering analysis, feasibility studies, proof-of-concept activities, design verification, and validation.

• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues and document engineering test reports.

• Lead engineering projects, coordinate with suppliers, and establish design standards and best practices.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, cycle time, and troubleshooting efficiency.

Primary Skills 

• Electrical Design and Control System Architecture

• Electrical Schematics and Wiring Diagrams

• Cable Harness Design

• PLC Programming

• Servo Motors, Servo Drives, and Drive Tuning

• Closed-Loop Control Systems

• Electrical Power Circuit Design

• E3, EPLAN, AutoCAD, and OrCAD

• Industrial Communication Protocols

• DeviceNet, EtherCAT, and Serial Communication

• Electrical Safety Circuits and Interlock Logic

• 2D Engineering Drawings and Bill of Materials

• Semiconductor Equipment Design

• Electrical Design Standards: IEC, NEMA, NFPA, UL, NEC, and SEMI S2

Secondary Skills

• Temperature and Power Control Systems

• PID/PIV Tuning and Motion Control

• Thermocouples, RTDs, Pyrometers, and Fiber-Optic Sensors

• Temperature, Pressure, Flow, and Vibration Instrumentation

• Pneumatic Valves, Servo Valves, and Pressure Regulators

• Resistive and Lamp Heating Systems

• Vacuum Temperature Measurement Applications

• Design Verification and Validation

• Proof of Concept and Feasibility Studies

• Design of Experiments (DOE)

• Root-Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting

• Supplier Coordination and Engineering Project Leadership

• Process Optimization and Cycle Time Improvement

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical design and industrial control systems.

• Hands-on experience developing electrical schematics and cable designs using E3, EPLAN, or comparable electrical CAD software.

• Experience with semiconductor equipment or other complex electromechanical systems.

• Demonstrated proficiency in PLC programming, servo systems, drive tuning, and industrial communication protocols.

• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and the design of safety circuits and interlocks.

• Experience producing engineering drawings, bills of materials, technical specifications, and test documentation.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to lead engineering activities independently and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.