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We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to lead the electrical design of advanced semiconductor automation equipment. This role is ideal for an engineer with expertise in industrial electrical systems, machine-level integration, electrical safety standards, and project leadership who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and driving innovative solutions from concept through production.\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S without the need for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.\nEssential Functions/Major Responsibilities\nServe as the technical owner of the electrical design of machine level and submodules, helping define high-level requirements and guiding resources through execution, building, and troubleshooting.\nTranslate high-level machine architecture into detailed panel and wiring requirements.\nDevelop project plans and schedules, including tasks for the wire engineers, track and follow up on progress.\nProvide technical leadership to wire engineers for assigned projects, reviewing technical content, including cable drawings, schematics, I/O maps, timing diagrams, for accuracy and correct technical execution. and ensuring cost targets are achieved.\nUnderstand at the system level how the module works (motor drives, encoders, sensors, I/O, safety interlocks, safety controllers, etc.) and own its electrical requirements and troubleshoot problems until they're resolved.\nSupport field installations and technical escalations.\nPanel and wiring design\nPerform electrical engineering design including panel layout and wire routing with correct noise segregation (AC/DC, power/signal)\nDesign power distribution and protection wiring: UL 508A, circuit brakers, GFCI, wire cross-section sizing, correct fuse and breaker practices/placement\nComplete E-chain design: including cable selection, fill rules, separation, etc.\nPanel/Modules build support\nProvide technical content for and review-built panels for correct routing\n\nTroubleshoot machine-level electrical and build issues.\n\nStandards and Safety\nUnderstand and guide the implementation of NFPA 79 and SEMI S2 design rules from the start of the design\n\nUnderstand and guide the implementation of wiring practices per SEMI and NFPA 79 \nUnderstand and guide the implementation of safety controller design with zoned safety operation per SEMI S2 requirements\nTools\nExperience with any electrical CAD (Altium, DraftSight 2D, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, etc.), Altium preferred.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree or MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.\nExperience: Minimum 5 years of designing complex industrial electrical systems, 8 years is preferred\n Preferred QualificationsExperience with custom integrated flat-cable assemblies with built-in support (Bizlink, Igus)\nProducing the certification documentation for SEMI S2/NFPA79 assessments and working with certification agencies.\n\nJob Conditions: Occasional domestic or international travel may be required.\nPhysical Demands/Strengths: Prolonged periods of sitting at a computer terminal. 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