Electrical Engineer I

Plasma-Therm, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasma-Therm, LLC in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer to design electrical subsystems and support wafer processing platforms used in microelectronics R&D.

You will collaborate with software and mechanical teams, interpret blueprints, and create technical reports while traveling up to 20% for vendor and customer sites. A Bachelor's degree and basic experience are required, with safety and environment focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Minimum 6 months of related experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, major credit card (for business travel), and passport.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes data such as design proposal, specifications, and documentation to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Designs sub-systems such as primary power distribution, electrical/electronic controls, robotic control systems, RF power delivery, and electrical control interfaces.
• Plans, designs, and documents electrical and electromechanical sub-systems.
• Coordinates fabrication and testing activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design specifications.
• Works with existing vendors for development of specialized production parts and procedures.
• Works closely with software and mechanical developers to integrate systems operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm LLC.

Skills

Electrical design

Blueprint interpretation

Technical reporting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Schematic capture

Simulation software

Job description

Plasma-Therm is a leading provider of advanced processing equipment and solutions, specializing in semiconductor manufacturing.

At Plasma-Therm, we’ve been innovating plasma processing technologies since 1974.

We design and build easy-to-use wafer processing platforms for standard and advanced processes used in microelectronics manufacturing and R&D applications. Our platforms are the centerpiece of our application solutions and cover a wide variety of process steps including etch, deposition, material modification and die singulation. In addition, our platforms are configurable to help you get the equipment and features you need.

Since the very beginning, we’ve focused on developing plasma-based technologies and equipment processing tools that deliver excellent value. That is our calling card. We grew organically through acquisitions and strategic partnerships so we could offer broader solutions. Today, we are a solid, reliable, and trusted partner. From 300mm on down the line, you get proven system solutions at a competitive price/value equation, with process knowledge and service attention that will exceed your expectations.

SUMMARY:

Researches, plans, and designs electrical and electromechanical products and systems, and coordinates activities involved in the documentation, drafting and design process of electrical or electromechanical products and systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches and analyzes data such as design proposal, specifications, and documentation to determine feasibility of design or application
• Designs sub-systems such as primary power distribution, electrical/electronic controls, robotic control systems, RF power delivery, and electrical control interfaces
• Plans, designs, and documents electrical and electromechanical sub-systems
• Coordinates fabrication and testing activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design specifications
• Works with existing vendors for development of specialized production parts and procedures
• Works closely with software and mechanical developers to integrate systems operation
• Performs other duties as assigned
• It is every employee’s responsibility to be aware of the applicable Safety & Health, Quality and Environmental Process of Plasma-Therm LLC.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
• and
• Minimum 6 months of related experience
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, major credit card (for business travel), and passport

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, technical journals and papers, and other related material
• Ability to communicate effectively interdepartmentally and externally with vendors
• Ability to develop technical reports and present technical material
• Ability to travel (up to 20%) to customer and/or vendor sites
• Ability to use AutoCAD, Inventor, schematic capture programs, and simulation programs (e.g. electromagnetic, circuit, etc.)
• Ability to plan and independently work on projects including working with other engineering resources and within cross-functional teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The normal work environment is typical of a business office, manufacturing operation, with clean room and laboratory facility.
• The incumbent is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, touch, see, and hear, and may be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• While performing the regular duties of the position, the incumbent may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The incumbent must be able to wear safety equipment and follow safety instructions.

Plasma-Therm is an equal employment opportunity employer, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws for qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran or disability status. When requested and necessary, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.