Senior Engineer I, Electrical

K&S Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

K&S Careers in Singapore seeks an experienced engineer to design and develop advanced electrical systems for next-generation semiconductor equipment. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and conducting thorough testing and debugging of prototypes.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have a strong background in PCB design, circuit analysis, and embedded systems development. A proactive attitude and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in electrical engineering or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in PCB design including component library creation.
• Experience with microcontrollers and firmware development in C.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced electrical and embedded systems for semiconductor equipment.
• Conduct testing and debugging of prototypes and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

Skills

Circuit design and analysis

PCB design

Embedded systems development

Control systems knowledge

Microcontroller firmware development

Technical documentation writing

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Zuken E3.cable

Oscilloscopes

Job description

• Design & Develop: Contribute to the design and development of advanced electrical and embedded systems for next-generation semiconductor equipment
• Test & Deliver: Support end-to-end development through prototyping, testing, debugging, and product release
• Collaborate & Solve: Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, drive improvements, and deliver reliable, high-performance solutions

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and development of new systems, as well as the enhancement of existing designs for next-generation semiconductor equipment, working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop embedded systems supporting real-time distributed control, multiprocessing, and data analysis (ARM processors, DSPs, and microprocessors).
• Design and develop power electronics and control systems for motors, actuators, and transducers, including servo drives, discrete power amplifiers, and power supplies.
• Perform multilayer PCB design and verification using Altium Designer®.
• Design continuous‑flex cables for bonder system interconnections using Zuken™ E3.cable.
• Coordinate the production release of PCB and cable designs through Siemens Teamcenter®.
• Prepare technical specifications and documentation for new designs.
• Conduct bench and laboratory testing at both board and system integration levels.
• Perform bring‑up, troubleshooting, and debugging of prototypes.
• Support production and field issues related to system and subsystem performance, working collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• Execute engineering verification activities and develop and implement reliability test plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Typically 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in circuit design and analysis, including the ability to interpret datasheets and application notes for component selection.
• Working knowledge of control systems, including PID control and feedback theory.
• Hands‑on experience in PCB design, including component library creation, schematic capture, and layout.
  • Experience with Altium Designer® is an advantage
• Experience in cable design for continuous‑flex applications.
  • Familiarity with Zuken™ E3.cable is an advantage
• Experience with microcontrollers and firmware development in C.
  • Familiarity with hardware debugging tools is a plus
• Experience reading and developing technical specifications and documentation.
• Experience with FPGAs and HDL, including IP integration, RTL simulation, and timing analysis.
• Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, current probes, and differential probes.
• Knowledge of motor control systems, including DC servo motors and stepper motors.
• Exposure to communication interfaces and protocols (VME, PCIe, RS485, Ethernet, LVDS, SerDes) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of machine‑level electrical system architecture is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and innovative mindset with the ability to think creatively and solve complex problems.
• Collaborative team player with a cross‑functional mindset.
• Results‑oriented with a proactive, “can‑do” attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage and collaborate with external vendors and contractors.

Kulicke & Soffa recruits on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.