Lead Semiconductor Automation Systems Engineer

Actalent; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Annual profit-sharing program

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Actalent in Poway, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced semiconductor automation equipment from concept through validation. You will translate requirements into robust system-level designs, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet performance, reliability, and quality objectives.

The role emphasizes system architecture decisions, MBSE practices, and mentorship within a collaborative engineering environment focused on next-generation semiconductor

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with automated production equipment and complex automation or electromechanical systems.
• Strong electromechanical systems background and interaction of electrical, mechanical and controls components.
• Minimum 10+ years engineering experience; highly qualified candidates with 7+ years considered.
• At least 5 years of technical leadership across cross-functional teams and projects.
• Experience across mechanical, electrical, software, and controls on integrated systems.
• Strong understanding of system-level requirements, interfaces, and V&V processes.
• Ability to define requirements and interfaces, not only validate requirements from others.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Background in MBSE concepts; familiarity with Jama or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of system-level requirements, specifications, and interfaces for advanced semiconductor automation equipment.
• Translate customer and business requirements into robust system-level designs and solutions.
• Develop and maintain verification plans and validation activities through the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, software, controls and manufacturing teams.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and technical reviews to mitigate risks.
• Plan and oversee testing activities to confirm systems meet requirements and interfaces.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers in systems engineering best practices.
• Influence project direction with guidance on requirements, interfaces, and system integration.

Skills

Automation systems

Electromechanical systems

10+ years exp

Technical leadership 5+ yrs

Cross-discipline experience

System-level requirements

Define requirements & interfaces

Mentorship

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline

Mechatronics coursework/background

Tools

Jama requirements management

MBSE concepts familiarity

Job description

Actalent in Poway, CA is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of advanced semiconductor automation equipment from concept through validation. You will translate requirements into robust system-level designs, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet performance, reliability, and quality objectives.

The role emphasizes system architecture decisions, MBSE practices, and mentorship within a collaborative engineering environment focused on next-generation semiconductor