Senior R&D Electrical Engineer

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a role in a leading semiconductor OEM's R&D team. You will design electrical systems for advanced equipment, focusing on power distribution, control panels, schematics, wiring, and safety interlocks.

You will develop automation and motion control solutions using PLC platforms, integrating motors, servo drives, sensors, and industrial protocols such as EtherCAT. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years experience in semiconductor equipment development or automation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for semiconductor equipment including power distribution and safety interlocks.
• Develop automation and motion control solutions using PLC platforms with EtherCAT/Ethernet.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software and process teams during integration, testing, and qualification.
• Ensure standards compliance and support project execution with component selection and documentation.
• Provide hands-on engineering support in lab and manufacturing environments.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Automation

Motion control

System interfaces

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

WSCAD

AutoCAD

PLC systems

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity:

You will be joining a reputable semiconductor OEM company in their R&D team, supporting the development and enhancement of advanced semiconductor process equipment. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing electrical systems, developing automation solutions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and reliable equipment solutions.

The Job:

• Design and develop electrical systems for semiconductor equipment, including power distribution, control panels, electrical schematics, wiring, and safety interlocks.
• Develop and support automation and motion control solutions using PLC platforms, integrating motors, servo drives, sensors, actuators, and industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT and Ethernet.
• Drive R&D initiatives, new product development, customer engineering projects, and continuous improvement programs by delivering innovative electrical design solutions.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and process engineering teams during equipment integration, commissioning, testing, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and support project execution through component selection, technical reviews, documentation, vendor coordination, and hands-on engineering support in lab and manufacturing environments.

The Talent:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant experience within the semiconductor industry, preferably in semiconductor equipment development or automation environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive and self-driven approach.
• Ability to conceptualize, develop, and evaluate electrical design solutions and system interfaces.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with electrical design software and engineering tools such as WSCAD, AutoCAD, PLC systems, and SAP will be advantageous.