Senior, Electrical Engineer

Tokyo Electron Limited; Iowa; Presencial; USD 159.000 - 224.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tokyo Electron Limited seeks a hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer to develop metrology systems for semiconductor processing equipment in Fremont, CA. The role spans low-noise analog, mixed-signal electronics, and opto-electronic instrumentation, offering broad exposure to control systems and sensors.

You will design PCBs, integrate power and motion controls, and contribute to firmware, test, and manufacturing support while collaborating with global teams to ensure system reliability and

Formación

• BSEE or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• MS EE with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Equivalency: education and experience accepted.
• Expertise in board-level circuit design, PCB bring-up, lab testing, and hardware debugging.

Responsabilidades

• Design low-noise analog, mixed-signal, and digital control electronics to standards.
• Develop PCBs from concept to release with BOMs and documentation.
• Integrate power, motion and thermal controls, sensors, and optical metrology instruments.
• Define electrical architecture and produce schematics, wiring, and panel drawings.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes and production-intent systems.
• Troubleshoot across hardware, firmware, software, optics, motion, and interfaces.
• Develop firmware/HDL/scripts/drivers/APIs for device control and testing.
• Select components considering performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Own assigned systems from prototype through manufacturing and failure analysis.
• Communicate risks, tradeoffs and progress in design reviews.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, service, and suppliers.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Conocimientos

Low-noise analog

Mixed-signal electronics

Embedded controls

Precision instrumentation

Industrial controls

Motion control

Thermal control

Power systems

System design

Educación

BSEE or related field

MS EE with 5+ years

Equivalent education/experience

Herramientas

PCB design tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Senior Electrical Engineer Metrology Systems

Location: Fremont, CA ONSITE: Flexible schedule

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Electrical Engineer to develop metrology systems for semiconductor processing equipment. The work spans low-noise and mixed-signal electronics, industrial controls, power, motion and thermal control, optical instrumentation, safety circuits, and sensors. The ideal candidate has strong electrical engineering fundamentals, depth in one or more relevant domains, and the ability to independently solve problems across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design low-noise analog, mixed-signal, and digital control electronics in compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop custom PCBs from concept through schematic design, component selection, bring-up, validation, and release.
• Integrate power supplies, motion and temperature controls, optical metrology instruments, safety circuits, and industrial sensors.
• Define electrical architecture and produce schematics, wiring and cable drawings, panel drawings, bills of materials, and test documentation.
• Build, test, and troubleshoot prototypes, fixtures, and production-intent systems.
• Diagnose issues across electrical hardware, firmware, software, optics, motion, thermal control, and system interfaces.
• Develop or modify firmware, HDL, scripts, drivers, and APIs for device control and testing.
• Select components and suppliers based on performance, reliability, availability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Own assigned systems from prototype through release, manufacturing support, and failure analysis.
• Communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and progress through design reviews and project execution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering, manufacturing, applications, service, and supplier teams.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.

Required Qualifications

• BSEE or a related field with 7 or more years of relevant experience
• MSEE with 5 or more years
• or equivalent education and experience
• Experience developing electrical hardware from prototype through integration, validation, and release.
• Expertise in at least one relevant area, such as low-noise analog, mixed-signal electronics, embedded controls, precision instrumentation, industrial controls, motion, thermal control, or power systems.
• Experience with board-level circuit design, PCB bring-up, laboratory testing, and hardware debugging.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to produce clear electrical drawings, design documentation, and test reports.
• Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions with limited direction.
• Strong written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SEMI standards, semiconductor equipment, metrology, precision automation, scientific instrumentation, or sensitive sensors.
• Experience with grounding, shielding, filtering, isolation, signal integrity, and EMI mitigation.
• Experience integrating optical instruments, motion systems, temperature controls, industrial sensors, or safety circuits.
• Familiarity with embedded firmware, FPGAs, microcontrollers, programmable logic, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with electrical panels, equipment wiring, regulatory compliance, design for manufacturing, and design for test.
• Experience working with PCB, cable, panel, or equipment suppliers.

Attributes for Success

• Prioritizes safety, quality, and compliance throughout the design lifecycle.
• Broad technical curiosity and willingness to work outside a single specialty.
• Strong engineering judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to bring structure to ambiguous or evolving requirements.
• Comfort working at both circuit and system levels.
• Collaborative approach with strong ownership and follow-through.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Work is performed in office, laboratory, manufacturing, and equipment-development environments. The role requires computer use and hands-on work with prototypes, test equipment, wiring, and electromechanical assemblies. The employee may occasionally lift up to 35 pounds. Occasional cleanroom work and travel may be required.

Salary Ranges

Salary Ranges $158,825.94 - $224,411.07 Individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and/or training. In addition to base salary, we offer (full time regular employees ) a comprehensive benefits package and for certain roles eligibility in our bonus plan and long-term incentives as applicable. The talent advisor can share more details about total compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

Diversity Statement

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / AffiÂntative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Overview

Subsidiary TOKYO ELECTRON AMERICA, INC. We make innovation possible. At TEL, we’re committed to advancing future technologies and success starts with a community of talented individuals. Our global workforce of over 20,000 employees is embracing the challenge of a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Your growth fuels our progress. Our 360-degree learning approach ensures there’s something for every style from interactive classes and on the job training to formal programs led by certified technical experts and organizational development professionals. You’ll continue building your skills and nurturing your curiosity. To support your journey, TEL offers educational reimbursement to help you reach your learning goals.