Senior / Staff Electrical Engineer

kulicke & soffa pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kulicke & Soffa is seeking a Senior/Staff Engineer to design and develop advanced electrical and embedded systems for next‑generation semiconductor equipment. You will work in a multidisciplinary R&D team on real‑time control, power electronics, and high‑speed systems.

Responsibilities include PCB and cable design, prototyping, testing, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to ensure robust, high‑performance solutions. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of circuit design and analysis experience.
• Experience interpreting datasheets and component notes for selection.
• Knowledge of control systems and PID theory.
• Hands-on PCB design including schematic capture and layout.
• Experience with embedded firmware in C.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced electrical and embedded systems for semiconductor equipment.
• Develop embedded systems for real-time distributed control and data analysis.
• Design power electronics and control systems for motors and actuators.
• Perform multilayer PCB design and verification using Altium Designer.
• Coordinate PCB and cable designs through Teamcenter.
• Prepare technical specifications and documentation for new designs.
• Conduct bench and lab testing at board and system levels.
• Bring-up, troubleshooting, and debugging of prototypes.
• Support production and field issues; contribute to reliability tests.

Skills

Circuit design

PID control

PCB design

Firmware in C

FPGA/HDL

Hardware debugging

System integration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Zuken E3.cable

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

As a Senior / Staff Engineer within the Electrical Engineering Organization, this role will be working as a multi-disciplinary Engineer in Research & Development (R&D) department on advanced technology platforms for next generation high speed, high precision automated semiconductor assembly equipment. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where ideas are valued, growth is supported, and employees are empowered to solve complex engineering challenges together.

Overview:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field,
• 5+ years of relevant 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 in 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 (e.g., 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.

Company Overview

Founded in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) specialize in developing cutting-edge semiconductor and electronics assembly solutions enabling a smarter and more sustainable future. Ever-growing range of products and services supports growth and facilitates technology transitions across large-scale markets.

Please refer to the website for more details:www.kns.com.

Equal Opportunity

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.

The Team

The Electrical R&D team is responsible for researching and developing new electrical products and systems for semiconductor packaging equipment, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and industry requirements. They conduct experiments, analyze data, and collaborate with other cross-functional team to bring innovative solutions to market. The team also manages projects, documents their work, and troubleshoots technical issues to support the company's technological advancements.